Mark Twain Elementary

marktwain.silverfallsschools.org/

282 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary, located in Silverton, Oregon, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Silver Falls School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-oriented values, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its location in Silverton to create a tight-knit community atmosphere where parental involvement and staff collaboration are highly valued. Through various extracurricular activities and district-led initiatives, Mark Twain Elementary encourages students to explore their interests while building a strong sense of responsibility and citizenship. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern educational strategies, the school remains dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential within a safe and encouraging setting.

282

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
202 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (23.0 %)
Two or More
9 (3.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Silver Falls SD 4J
Phone:	(503)873-6341
Website:	http://marktwain.silverfallsschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41