Mark Twain Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
47%
16%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
277 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Alton Community Unit School District 11.
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