MARK TWAIN ELEM.

www.hannibal.k12.mo.us/mtwain/index.htm

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary, located at 2800 Bird Street in Hannibal, Missouri, serves as a foundational institution within the Hannibal Public School District. True to its namesake, the school reflects the rich literary and historical heritage of the community, fostering an environment dedicated to early childhood education and academic development. It serves the local neighborhood by providing a structured, supportive setting where young students can build the necessary literacy, social, and core cognitive skills required for their future educational journeys.

As a member of the Hannibal school system, the institution emphasizes community involvement and the commitment to student success that characterizes the district. By leveraging the resources of the larger Hannibal school network, Mark Twain Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s current events, calendar, and academic initiatives through their official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication and administrative updates.

348

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	13
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
287 (82.5 %)
Two or More
24 (6.9 %)
Black
23 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	HANNIBAL 60
Phone:	(573)221-0768
Website:	http://www.hannibal.k12.mo.us/mtwain/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 53

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 37