Enrollment
356
Elementary
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD R-XII·NCES 292886001805
MARK TWAIN ELEM.
2352 S WEAVER, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807 · (417) 523-4300 · Greene County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL356 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 35% of Missouri public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
245 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 54%
Community
0
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 | 55 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 57 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 45 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 69 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 20% smaller than its 5th grade class (69).
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 52% · 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
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
45.3%
MO avg 44.9% . +2.0pp since 2021
Math
41.0%
MO avg 43.8% . +5.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 41 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.8% | 24.5% | 39.2% | 15.3% |
| Math | 17.7% | 23.3% | 31.9% | 26.9% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45.3% | 41.0% |
| 2023-24 | 34.2% | 28.7% |
| 2022-23 | 38.6% | 29.4% |
| 2021-22 | 43.3% | 35.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.1%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 34% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 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 ELEM.
MARK TWAIN ELEM.'s state test result (32.4% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. this school | 356 | 68.8% | 32.4% |
| MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 330 | 62.7% | 56.4% |
| ELM GROVE ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 305 | 68.9% | 23.6% |
| IRVING ELEMENTARY JOPLIN | 434 | 66.6% | 39.5% |
| GLADDEN ELEM. BELTON | 326 | 68.7% | 38.2% |
| SPRING BRANCH ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 278 | 70.5% | 37.6% |
Matched among Missouri 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 ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Greene County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.4% | #703 of 1,002 | #37 of 49 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #532 of 1,019 ▲ 235 | #23 of 49 ▲ 18 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.3% | #462 of 1,018 ▲ 260 | #27 of 49 ▲ 12 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.0pp | #337 of 943 | #18 of 48 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 356 | #521 of 1,294 | #24 of 56 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #773 of 950 | #32 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.4% | #123 of 953 | #1 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.8% | #331 of 1,165 | #18 of 56 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.4% | #457 of 684 | #19 of 30 |
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
356
+29 (+9%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 537
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 16.4:1
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 | 356 | 24.4 | 14.6:1 | 69% (245) |
| 2023-24 | 337 | 25.4 | 13.3:1 | 70% (236) |
| 2022-23 | 323 | 25 | 12.9:1 | 70% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 327 | 20 | 16.4:1 | 68% (222) |
| 2017-18 | 393 | 25 | 15.7:1 | 67% (265) |
| 2015-16 | 376 | 24 | 15.7:1 | 64% (240) |
| 2010-11 | 457 | 31 | 14.7:1 | 58% (266) |
| 2000-01 | 524 | 28 | 18.7:1 | 38% (197) |
| 1990-91 | 537 | 25 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MARK TWAIN ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (393 to 356); teachers down 2% (25 to 24.4).
About MARK TWAIN ELEM.
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. The school had 356 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
Across its 54 schools, SPRINGFIELD R-XII enrolls 24,450 students. MARK TWAIN ELEM. is one of those schools.
At MARK TWAIN ELEM., White students make up 54% of the student body. Next come 17% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 13% Black, and 2% Asian. The county population is about 86% White. MARK TWAIN ELEM.'s diversity index is 64%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 24.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.6:1. On average, elementary schools in Missouri have 12.4:1, compared with 14.6:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 69% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Greene County average 47%.
The allk12 Grade for MARK TWAIN ELEM. is C+. Compared with Missouri public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 35% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, MARK TWAIN ELEM. is 1.7 points below its prediction. Actual: 32.4%. Predicted: 34.1%.
Census estimates describe Greene County this way: the median household income is $61,479, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. In all, Greene County has 97 public schools and roughly 42,423 students.
The closest public school, HOLLAND ELEM., is about 1.0 miles from MARK TWAIN ELEM.. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. MARK TWAIN ELEM. places 8th of 8 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
Its NCES locale code is City: Mid-size: the school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Over 4 years, MARK TWAIN ELEM.'s enrollment grew 9%, to 356. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 16.4:1 to 14.6:1.
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Greene County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
303,375
Census ACS
Median income
$61,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
42,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,428 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
- MOCAP Attendance CenterCombined · 993 students
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD
- MOCA-SCombined · 2,345 students
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,428 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
Other MARK TWAIN Elementary schools
30 other US public schools in 13 states are named MARK TWAIN Elementary. MARK TWAIN ELEM. is the 18th largest of the 31.
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.ROLLA, MO · 440 students
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.HANNIBAL, MO · 376 students
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.WEBB CITY, MO · 186 students
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.BRENTWOOD, MO · 173 students
- MARK TWAIN ELEM.CARTHAGE, MO · 164 students
Nearby schools
- HOLLAND ELEM.1.0 mi · 218
- SUNSHINE ELEM.1.1 mi · 353
- COWDEN ELEM.1.3 mi · 273
- PARKVIEW HIGH1.3 mi · 1,182
- EXCEL SCHOOL1.3 mi · 23
- HORACE MANN ELEM.1.8 mi · 378
Frequently asked questions
About MARK TWAIN ELEM.What is the total enrollment at MARK TWAIN ELEM.?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. enrolls approximately 356 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does MARK TWAIN ELEM. serve?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MARK TWAIN ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MARK TWAIN ELEM. is approximately 14.6:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at MARK TWAIN ELEM.?
Student demographics at MARK TWAIN ELEM. are roughly 54% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Black, 2% Asian, 13% Two or more.
What district is MARK TWAIN ELEM. in?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is part of SPRINGFIELD R-XII.
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