MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mark Twain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bettendorf Comm School District school district, located in Bettendorf, IA with about 295 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 22 teachers, Mark Twain Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Mark Twain Elementary School, located at 1620 Lincoln Road in Bettendorf, Iowa, is a key component of the Bettendorf Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to help children build a solid foundation for their future education.
The school is known for utilizing the resources of the Bettendorf district to offer a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By integrating modern instructional practices with a commitment to individual student needs, Mark Twain Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or community resources, further information is available on their official district webpage.
For more information, contact Mark Twain Elementary School at (563) 359-8263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bettendorf, IA with about 295 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bettendorf Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 295
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 295 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.