TWAIN EL

www.houstonisd.org

907 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Twain Elementary School (Mark Twain Elementary) is a highly regarded public school located in the Braeswood Place neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student body, the school is frequently recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty. It occupies a prominent role in the local community, often benefiting from active parent involvement and a supportive neighborhood culture that prioritizes educational excellence.

As an HISD campus, Twain Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that caters to various learning needs. Its location on Braes Boulevard places it in a stable, well-established area of Houston, making it a desirable choice for families living within the school’s attendance zone who are looking for a foundational elementary experience that prepares students for success in middle and high school.

907

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TWAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	200
Black	139
Asian	149
Two or More	72
American Indian	1

White
346 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
200 (22.1 %)
Asian
149 (16.4 %)
Black
139 (15.3 %)
Two or More
72 (7.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-5230
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 174

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 151

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TWAIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	174
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	149
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	151

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TWAIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	471	51.9%
Male	436	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)