Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twain Elementary School serves the southeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, within an attendance area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twain Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Twain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Twain Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
291 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twain Elementary School?
Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?
Twain Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Twain Elementary School located?
Twain Elementary School is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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