MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mark Twain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carson City school district, located in Carson City, NV with about 628 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, Mark Twain Elementary School 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, located at 2111 Carriage Crest Drive in Carson City, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Carson City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while promoting a strong sense of community among families in the Carson City area.

As a neighborhood school, Mark Twain Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community. The campus is designed to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests, develop essential social-emotional skills, and achieve their educational milestones. Through dedicated instruction and a focus on individualized learning, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape, striving to nurture the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Mark Twain Elementary School at (775) 283-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2111 Carriage Crest Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
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MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carson City, NV with about 628 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Carson City
Total Students:
628
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 628 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.1%
White
35.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.