- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, MO
Mark Twain Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290746000209
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem. earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elem. has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mark Twain Elem. held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290746000209 · Carthage, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 10.9:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage High School (1,626 students)
Mark Twain Elem. held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.8 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
- Carthage High
Carthage High School
1,626 students
- Carthage Jr. H
Carthage Jr. High
773 students
- Carthage Inter
Carthage Intermediate Center
664 students
- Fairview Elem. 444
Fairview Elem.
444 students
- Columbian Elem 398
Columbian Elem.
398 students
- This school 164
Mark Twain Elem.
164 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elem. reports 164 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Mark Twain Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carthage R-Ix reports $12,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Intermediate Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbian Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem. is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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.?
60.8% 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 63.4% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 elementary schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Carthage, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage R-Ix?
Besides Mark Twain Elem., Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Jr. High (773 students), and Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.