Mark Twain Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
189 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District.
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