TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 456 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the residential neighborhood of East San Miguel Street in Colorado Springs, is part of the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills. The school typically fosters a community-focused atmosphere, aiming to balance rigorous educational standards with supportive social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic programming, Twain Elementary is known for being a hub for its local neighborhood, often engaging families through community events and inclusive outreach programs. As a public institution, it operates with a focus on preparing young learners for middle school transitions by utilizing district-wide curriculum resources and data-driven instruction. For parents and community members, the school represents a traditional elementary setting that prioritizes student safety, teacher-led instruction, and a collaborative spirit among staff and families.

For more information, contact TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 328-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3402 EAST SAN MIGUEL STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909-4134
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TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
27.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.2%
White
36.6%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.