- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brentwood, MO
Mark Twain Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290588000132
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem. earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elem. has class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brentwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mark Twain Elem. held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 290588000132 · Brentwood, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 8.7:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcgrath Elem. (236 students)
Mark Twain Elem. held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcgrath Elem.
Mcgrath Elem.
236 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High
195 students
- This school
Mark Twain Elem.
173 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
160 students
- Brentwood Earl 83
Brentwood Early Childhd Center
83 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elem. reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elem. compares
Mark Twain Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Missouri - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
African American 15.0%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Mark Twain Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brentwood reports $22,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgrath Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Early Childhd Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has 173 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brentwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem. is 8.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% 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 Elem.?
15.3% of students at Mark Twain Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elem. is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Brentwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among public schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brentwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood?
Besides Mark Twain Elem., Brentwood also operates Mcgrath Elem. (236 students), Brentwood High (195 students), and Brentwood Middle (160 students). See the Brentwood district page for the complete list.