MARK TWAIN ELEM.
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CARTHAGE R-IX school district, located in CARTHAGE, MO with about 305 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 17 teachers, MARK TWAIN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public primary school located in Carthage, Missouri, serving as part of the Carthage R-9 School District. Situated on South Main Street, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive environment. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building core literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for student success in later grade levels.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Carthage R-9 district, which strives to create a positive learning culture for all students. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s website, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and general school operations. As a staple of the Carthage community, Mark Twain Elementary remains dedicated to fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive educational experience for its young learners.
For more information, contact MARK TWAIN ELEM. at (417) 359-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARTHAGE, MO 64836-2717
(417) 359-7080
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a public Title I school in CARTHAGE, MO with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CARTHAGE R-IX
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 17.85
- 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 305 students
- White
- 64.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.