Mark Twain Elementary

twain.lawndalesd.net/

595 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary, located in Lawndale, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Lawndale Elementary School District. Situated at 3728 W. 154th St., the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As an institution within the Lawndale district, it aims to prepare children for academic success through structured programs that emphasize literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond standard instruction, Mark Twain Elementary plays an essential role in the neighborhood by acting as a hub for student engagement and growth. The school prioritizes communication with families and community members to ensure a cohesive educational experience, often leveraging the resources of the Lawndale Elementary School District to support student needs. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.lawndalesd.net serves as the primary resource for parents and stakeholders.

595

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	423
Black	36
Asian	45
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
423 (71.1 %)
White
46 (7.7 %)
Asian
45 (7.6 %)
Two or More
43 (7.2 %)
Black
36 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lawndale Elementary
Phone:	(310)675-9134
Website:	http://twain.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90