Mark Twain Elem School

www.ccsd21.org

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School, located at 515 E. Merle Lane in Wheeling, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its diverse student body and utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of every learner, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mark Twain Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and building partnerships with families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and collaborative, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement and community spirit. By prioritizing high expectations, differentiated instruction, and a culture of mutual respect, Mark Twain strives to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners who are capable of contributing positively to their community.

420

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	362
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
362 (86.2 %)
White
36 (8.6 %)
Asian
12 (2.9 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wheeling CCSD 21
Phone:	(847)520-2785
Website:	http://www.ccsd21.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61