Twain Elementary School

5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Twain Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2898 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
55%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
15%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Twain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Twain Elementary School is ranked #2898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
437 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Elementary School?
Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?
Twain Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Twain Elementary School located?
Twain Elementary School is located in the Lakewood Village neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lakewood Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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