TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Twain Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 1,133 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Twain Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, is part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is situated in a stable residential community and is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment. The school community typically reflects the diverse socio-economic makeup of the Southwest Side of Chicago, and it remains a central hub for families in the 60638 zip code.

Academically, Twain Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while participating in various district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and mathematics performance. Like many schools in the CPS system, it utilizes a variety of data-driven approaches to monitor student growth and adjust instruction to meet the needs of its diverse learner population. The school environment is generally characterized by a commitment to fostering student development through both traditional classroom learning and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Twain Elem School at (773) 535-2290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.