How do these schools compare?
| Metric | COLUMBIAN ELEM. | MARK TWAIN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CARTHAGE, MO | CARTHAGE, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 398 | 164 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.0% | 60.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | COLUMBIAN ELEM. | MARK TWAIN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,864 | $12,864 |
| District | CARTHAGE R-IX | CARTHAGE R-IX |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | COLUMBIAN ELEM. | MARK TWAIN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.9% | 63.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.3% | 28.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | COLUMBIAN ELEM. | MARK TWAIN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | 164:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.