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Enrollment
531
Elementary
DISTRICT 537 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHARDSON ISD·NCES 483702004163
Mark Twain Elementary School
1200 LARKSPUR DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75081 · (469) 593-4800 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL531 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 53% of Texas public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-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 Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
473 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 56 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 79 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 68 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 67 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 67 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (58) is 13% smaller than its 6th grade class (67).
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 63% · 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
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
49.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +27.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
47.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +21.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 27 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 21 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 21.0% | 28.0% | 17.0% | 34.0% |
| Mathematics | 17.0% | 30.0% | 18.0% | 35.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 49.0% | 47.0% |
| 2024-25 | 48.0% | 35.0% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| 2022-23 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| 2021-22 | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| 2020-21 | 22.0% | 26.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. 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
38.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 39% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% typical for Texas 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 Texas'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 Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary School's state test result (38.9% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Elementary School this school | 531 | 89.1% | 38.9% |
| Md Williams Elementary School GARLAND | 562 | 90.2% | 33.8% |
| Stevens Elementary School HOUSTON | 556 | 90.6% | 27.4% |
| KIPP Alegria Primary School AUSTIN | 532 | 91.9% | 32.7% |
| Ashbel Smith Elementary School BAYTOWN | 548 | 88.0% | 23.9% |
| San Jacinto Elementary School BAYTOWN | 567 | 89.8% | 38.8% |
Matched among Texas 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.9% | #2,738 of 4,401 | #203 of 421 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #2,092 of 4,466 ▲ 1,204 | #167 of 429 ▲ 142 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #2,674 of 4,466 ▲ 83 | #197 of 429 ▲ 21 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +15.0pp | #885 of 3,998 | #61 of 399 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 531 | #2,225 of 4,938 | #181 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #2,320 of 4,622 | #212 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.7% | #3,196 of 4,628 | #281 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.1% | #1,176 of 4,789 | #191 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.6% | #1,982 of 2,838 | #203 of 274 |
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
531
+33 (+7%) vs 2020
+51% since 1990-91, when it was 352
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 12.8:1
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 | 531 | 35.7 | 14.9:1 | 89% (473) |
| 2023-24 | 454 | 31.9 | 14.2:1 | 91% (415) |
| 2022-23 | 473 | 39.2 | 12.1:1 | 81% (384) |
| 2020-21 | 498 | 39 | 12.8:1 | 81% (405) |
| 2017-18 | 594 | 38.3 | 15.5:1 | 86% (513) |
| 2015-16 | 513 | 32 | 16.0:1 | 86% (439) |
| 2010-11 | 464 | 32 | 14.5:1 | 86% (400) |
| 2000-01 | 442 | 31 | 14.3:1 | 58% (257) |
| 1990-91 | 352 | 26 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mark Twain Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (594 to 531); teachers down 7% (38.3 to 35.7).
About Mark Twain Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Texas, with an address in RICHARDSON. Grades offered run from pre-K through 6, with 531 students enrolled.
RICHARDSON ISD is responsible for 55 schools, Mark Twain Elementary School included, with 38,526 students in all.
At 79%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Mark Twain Elementary School combined. It is also 10% Black and 8% White. Dallas County's residents are about 41% Hispanic, 37 points below the school's share. The chance that two students picked at random at Mark Twain Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 37%.
Staffing totals 35.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average ratio is about 15.1:1. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Mark Twain Elementary School is 89%. That is 12 points above the 77% average for public schools in Dallas County.
The allk12 Grade for Mark Twain Elementary School is B-. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 53% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 38.9%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 35.6%.
Federal survey data for Dallas County show that median household income is about $76,547, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. A total of 771 public schools operate in Dallas County, serving about 459,645 students.
Nearby, Apollo Junior High School is about 0.6 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks 9th of 9 on average proficiency.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Mark Twain Elementary School had 498 students in 2020-21 and 531 in 2024-25, a 7% increase. The ratio of students to teachers went from 12.8:1 to 14.9:1 over the same years.
The Mark Twain Elementary School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RICHARDSON ISD
- Lake Highlands High SchoolHigh · 2,972 students
- Richardson High SchoolHigh · 2,669 students
- Berkner High SchoolHigh · 2,350 students
- Pearce High SchoolHigh · 2,317 students
- Forest Meadow Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,211 students
- Lake Highlands Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,114 students
Other schools in RICHARDSON
- Richardson High SchoolHigh · 2,669 students
- Berkner High SchoolHigh · 2,350 students
- Pearce High SchoolHigh · 2,317 students
- Richardson West Technology and Arts MagnetMiddle · 771 students
- Dover Elementary SchoolElementary · 698 students
- Math/Science/Tech MagnetElementary · 667 students
Other Mark Twain Elementary schools
30 other US public schools in 13 states are named Mark Twain Elementary. Mark Twain Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 31.
- Mark Twain Elementary SchoolALVIN, TX · 634 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryRiverside, CA · 1,033 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryLawndale, CA · 585 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryPASCO, WA · 579 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryKirkland, WA · 550 students
Nearby schools
- Apollo Junior High School0.6 mi · 586
- Jess Harben Elementary School0.6 mi · 394
- Dartmouth Elementary School1.0 mi · 425
- Berkner High School1.0 mi · 2,350
- Springridge Elementary School1.0 mi · 274
- Richardson Terrace Elementary School1.1 mi · 492
Frequently asked questions
About Mark Twain Elementary SchoolHow large is Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School enrolls approximately 531 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School serve?
Mark Twain Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Mark Twain Elementary School have?
Mark Twain Elementary School employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
How diverse is Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School reports a student body of 8% White, 79% Hispanic, 10% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School is overseen by RICHARDSON ISD in Dallas County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.