- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvin, TX
Mark Twain El
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809000138
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mark Twain El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480809000138 · Alvin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12.9:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Mark Twain El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 634
Mark Twain El
634 students
What this shows Mark Twain El reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain El compares
Mark Twain El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,984
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 20.2%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Mark Twain El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain El
How many students attend Mark Twain El?
Mark Twain El has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain El?
73.4% of students at Mark Twain El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain El?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain El?
Mark Twain El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 El rank among schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Mark Twain El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.