Twain Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

3402 EAST SAN MIGUEL STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

324

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	135
Black	21
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
135 (41.7 %)
White
132 (40.7 %)
Two or More
31 (9.6 %)
Black
21 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 62