Enrollment
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DISTRICT 474 · STATE 205
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JOSEPH·NCES 292706001663
MARK TWAIN ELEM.
705 S 31ST ST, ST JOSEPH, MO 64507 · (816)671-4270 · Buchanan County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 7.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Test scores
MAP 2022-23 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
19.9%
MO avg 44.5% . +1.6pp since 2021
Math
16.0%
MO avg 41.8% . +0.3pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 20 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 42. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2022-23
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 6.4% | 13.5% | 50.0% | 30.1% |
| Math | 5.1% | 10.9% | 37.8% | 46.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 19.9% | 16.0% |
| 2021-22 | 18.3% | 15.7% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
315
-73 (-19%) vs 2017
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 385
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 14.6:1
% White
62%
was 75%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 315 | 23.4 | 13.5:1 | 99% (312) |
| 2020-21 | 310 | 19 | 16.3:1 | 99% (307) |
| 2017-18 | 388 | 26.5 | 14.6:1 | 62% (241) |
| 2015-16 | 378 | 26 | 14.5:1 | 75% (285) |
| 2010-11 | 393 | 23 | 17.1:1 | 69% (272) |
| 2000-01 | 297 | 18 | 16.5:1 | 53% (156) |
| 1990-91 | 385 | 18 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MARK TWAIN ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (388 to 315); teachers down 12% (26.5 to 23.4).
About MARK TWAIN ELEM.
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a public school with its address in ST JOSEPH, Missouri.
ST. JOSEPH runs 22 schools with a combined 10,430 students. MARK TWAIN ELEM. is one of them.
At MARK TWAIN ELEM., the student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. The school's 13.5:1 compares with an average of 7.6:1 for combined schools in Missouri.
Census data for Buchanan County show the median household earns about $62,158 a year, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting MARK TWAIN ELEM., Buchanan County has 36 public schools.
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is less than a tenth of a mile from Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Between 2017-18 and 2022-23, MARK TWAIN ELEM. had a net loss of 73 students, or 19%. The White share of enrollment dropped from 75% to 62% over the same period. The ratio of students to teachers went from 14.6:1 to 13.5:1 over the same years.
The discussion board for MARK TWAIN ELEM. is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Buchanan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
83,568
Census ACS
Median income
$62,158
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
11,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST. JOSEPH
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,733 students
- BENTON HIGHHigh · 682 students
- LAFAYETTE HIGHHigh · 644 students
- CARDEN PARK ELEMElementary · 638 students
- OAK GROVE ELEMElementary · 502 students
- BODE MIDDLEMiddle · 488 students
Other schools in ST JOSEPH
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,733 students
- BENTON HIGHHigh · 682 students
- LAFAYETTE HIGHHigh · 644 students
- BODE MIDDLEMiddle · 488 students
- TRUMAN MIDDLEMiddle · 486 students
- PARKWAY ELEM.Elementary · 438 students
Nearby schools
- Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr0.0 mi · 232
- TRUMAN MIDDLE0.1 mi · 486
- PARKWAY ELEM.0.7 mi · 438
- CENTRAL HIGH0.7 mi · 1,733
- HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL0.8 mi · 43
- BODE MIDDLE1.1 mi · 488
Frequently asked questions
About MARK TWAIN ELEM.Is MARK TWAIN ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many students per teacher at MARK TWAIN ELEM.?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at MARK TWAIN ELEM..
Who oversees MARK TWAIN ELEM.?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is overseen by ST. JOSEPH in Buchanan County.
What county does MARK TWAIN ELEM. serve?
MARK TWAIN ELEM. serves Buchanan County in MO.
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