- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483873013563Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #69 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Dual Language Academy ranks #69 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873013563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 483873013563 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
694 enr · 19.8:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
694 students
What this shows Mark Twain Dual Language Academy reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Dual Language Academy compares
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
White 5.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Mark Twain Dual Language Academy?
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy?
53.6% of students at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Dual Language Academy?
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Dual Language Academy rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Dual Language Academy ranks #69 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.