MARK TWAIN ELEM.

marktwain.spsk12.org

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School is a public school serving students in Springfield, Missouri, as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Located on South Weaver Avenue, the school serves a neighborhood community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and fostering personal growth for elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the district, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive environment designed to help students transition successfully to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Springfield community and utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and communication with families. The curriculum aligns with Missouri state standards, offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, Mark Twain Elementary prioritizes student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a stable and inclusive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

323

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	43
Black	38
Asian	11
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
43 (13.3 %)
Black
38 (11.8 %)
Two or More
29 (9.0 %)
Asian
11 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-4300
Website:	http://marktwain.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 56

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	53.3%
Male	151	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)