Mark Twain Elementary School

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School, located in the Westerville City School District in Ohio, serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the highly regarded Westerville district, Mark Twain benefits from a robust curriculum and a commitment to integrating technology and creative learning opportunities into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. Through active parent-teacher organizations and various extracurricular programs, Mark Twain strives to build a collaborative partnership between families and educators. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become lifelong learners, encouraging them to take initiative and build the essential skills necessary for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

458

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	25
Black	98
Asian	20
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
268 (58.5 %)
Black
98 (21.4 %)
Two or More
46 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.5 %)
Asian
20 (4.4 %)
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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 73

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 72