MARK TWAIN EL
MARK TWAIN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in RICHARDSON, TX with about 594 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 38 teachers, MARK TWAIN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public school located in Richardson, Texas, serving students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Situated on Larkspur Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on primary education for elementary-aged children. As part of a well-regarded district, the school emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the preparation of students for success as they transition into middle school.
The school reflects the broader educational values of the Richardson ISD, which prioritizes inclusive learning environments and student-centered instruction. By providing a structured curriculum, MARK TWAIN ELementary aims to support the diverse needs of its local student population. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding administrative policies, campus resources, and district-wide initiatives through the school’s official portal on the RISD website.
For more information, contact MARK TWAIN EL at (469) 593-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-3609
(469) 593-4800
MARK TWAIN EL is a public Title I school in RICHARDSON, TX with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 594
- Teachers:
- 38.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 594 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARK TWAIN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- White
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
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.