Mark Twain Primary School

www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mark Twain Primary School, located at 2250 E Court St in Kankakee, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kankakee School District 111. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and the establishment of a strong educational base for its diverse student body.

Situated in the heart of the Kankakee community, Mark Twain Primary acts as a hub for early childhood education, often prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for their subsequent years of schooling. The school works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create an inclusive atmosphere. By focusing on fundamental instruction and personalized learning, the staff at Mark Twain strives to ensure that every student develops the confidence and skills necessary to succeed as they progress through the district’s academic pipeline.

213

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	88
Black	95
Two or More	7

Black
95 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
88 (41.3 %)
White
23 (10.8 %)
Two or More
7 (3.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Kankakee SD 111
Phone:	(815)933-0722
Website:	http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 28

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 22