Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1917
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #474 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
169 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Carthage R-IX School District.
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