Mark Twain Elementary School

799 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#979 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
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68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
22%
17%
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White
60%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mark Twain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #979 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
447 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Westerville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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