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Enrollment
585
Elementary
DISTRICT 479 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY·NCES 062121002543
Mark Twain Elementary
3728 West 154th St., Lawndale, CA 90260 · (310) 675-9134 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL585 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
24.4:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
383 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 132 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 100 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 92 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 84 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (132) is 57% larger than its 5th grade class (84).
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
58.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +4.4pp since 2014
Math
59.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +17.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 17 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.5% | 27.0% | 20.6% | 21.0% |
| Math | 34.7% | 24.3% | 23.1% | 17.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 58.4% | 59.0% |
| 2023-24 | 61.5% | 60.8% |
| 2022-23 | 56.5% | 56.4% |
| 2021-22 | 59.6% | 59.4% |
| 2018-19 | 63.5% | 64.7% |
| 2017-18 | 61.3% | 58.7% |
| 2016-17 | 53.7% | 61.0% |
| 2015-16 | 59.0% | 60.0% |
| 2014-15 | 54.0% | 42.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
59.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+18.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 41% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 19 points, placing it in California's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary's state test result (59.8% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Elementary this school | 585 | 65.5% | 59.8% |
| Howard Cattle Elementary Chino | 594 | 67.2% | 36.9% |
| Grand View Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles | 510 | 65.5% | 54.9% |
| Westmont Elementary Anaheim | 622 | 69.5% | 25.6% |
| San Jose Street Elementary Mission Hills | 638 | 69.6% | 49.0% |
| Cave Language Academy Vallejo | 505 | 66.1% | 42.0% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mark Twain Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.8% | #1,130 of 5,151 | #260 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 59.0% | #1,117 of 5,172 ▼ 128 | #263 of 1,129 ▼ 40 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.4% | #1,439 of 5,172 ▼ 281 | #325 of 1,129 ▼ 67 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.8pp | #1,537 of 5,116 | #259 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 585 | #1,530 of 5,915 | #298 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.4:1 | #4,020 of 5,352 | #919 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #3,195 of 5,354 | #545 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.5% | #3,205 of 5,625 | #893 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.4% | #687 of 1,139 | #113 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
585
+44 (+8%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 464
Student : Teacher
24.4:1
was 25.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 585 | 24 | 24.4:1 | 65% (383) |
| 2023-24 | 568 | 23 | 24.7:1 | 62% (351) |
| 2022-23 | 595 | 24.5 | 24.3:1 | 61% (363) |
| 2020-21 | 541 | 21 | 25.8:1 | 74% (398) |
| 2017-18 | 550 | 21 | 26.2:1 | 67% (366) |
| 2015-16 | 529 | 22 | 24.1:1 | 59% (312) |
| 2010-11 | 477 | N/A | N/A | 58% (277) |
| 2000-01 | 524 | 28 | 18.7:1 | 51% (266) |
| 1990-91 | 464 | 17 | 27.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mark Twain Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (550 to 585); teachers up 14% (21 to 24).
About Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Lawndale, California. It reports enrollment of 585 students in kindergarten through 5. The school is 26% larger than the average for elementary schools in California.
The district for Mark Twain Elementary is Lawndale Elementary, with 8 schools and 4,314 students.
The largest group at Mark Twain Elementary is Hispanic students, at 74%. The remaining students are 9% White, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 4% Black. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. The diversity index for Mark Twain Elementary is 44%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at Mark Twain Elementary, there are about 24.4 students; the school has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 65%.
A school in California with Mark Twain Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch share would be expected to score about 41.2%. Mark Twain Elementary scores 59.8%.
In the wider Los Angeles County area, median household income comes to about $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Los Angeles County's 2,244 public schools enroll about 1,265,907 students and include Mark Twain Elementary.
Mark Twain Elementary is about 0.4 miles from F. D. Roosevelt Elementary, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Local comparison: Mark Twain Elementary ranks 1st of 7 nearby schools, at 59.8% versus a 41.3% average.
Federal data place Mark Twain Elementary in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment rose 8% over 4 years, reaching 585 in 2024-25. The ratio was 25.8:1 in 2020-21 and 24.4:1 in 2024-25.
People who know Mark Twain Elementary can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lawndale Elementary
- Will Rogers MiddleMiddle · 799 students
- Jane Addams MiddleMiddle · 644 students
- William Anderson ElementaryElementary · 572 students
- William Green ElementaryElementary · 516 students
- Billy Mitchell ElementaryElementary · 471 students
- F. D. Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · 396 students
Other schools in Lawndale
- Leuzinger HighHigh · 1,981 students
- Lawndale HighHigh · 1,403 students
- Will Rogers MiddleMiddle · 799 students
- Jane Addams MiddleMiddle · 644 students
- William Anderson ElementaryElementary · 572 students
- William Green ElementaryElementary · 516 students
Other Mark Twain Elementary schools
30 other US public schools in 13 states are named Mark Twain Elementary. Mark Twain Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 31.
- Mark Twain ElementaryRiverside, CA · 1,033 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryLynwood, CA · 542 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryAngels Camp, CA · 507 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryCorcoran, CA · 454 students
- Mark Twain ElementarySacramento, CA · 263 students
Nearby schools
- F. D. Roosevelt Elementary0.4 mi · 396
- Will Rogers Middle0.4 mi · 799
- William Anderson Elementary0.5 mi · 572
- Renaissance County Community0.7 mi · 132
- Environmental Charter High - Gardena0.8 mi · 454
- Leuzinger High0.9 mi · 1,981
Frequently asked questions
About Mark Twain ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary enrolls approximately 585 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary serve?
Mark Twain Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is approximately 24.4:1 (24 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary reports a student body of 9% White, 74% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary is overseen by Lawndale Elementary in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.