Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.31, which is less 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
#324 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 #324 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
477 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Rolla 31 School District.
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