- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolla, MO
Mark Twain Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292689001634
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Rolla · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rolla, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mark Twain Elem. held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292689001634 · Rolla, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students)
Mark Twain Elem. held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.8 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
- Rolla Sr. High
Rolla Sr. High
1,398 students
- Rolla Middle
Rolla Middle
857 students
- Rolla Jr. High
Rolla Jr. High
577 students
- Harry S. Truma 448
Harry S. Truman Elem.
448 students
- Col. John B. W 441
Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
441 students
- This school 440
Mark Twain Elem.
440 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elem. reports 440 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$11,353
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Mark Twain Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rolla 31 reports $11,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolla Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolla Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem. | Similar size | Similar 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
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolla, MO. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Elem.?
36.0% 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 81.8% of enrollment, in Rolla, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 schools in Rolla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem. ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rolla, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rolla on the city page.
What other schools are in Rolla 31?
Besides Mark Twain Elem., Rolla 31 also operates Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students), Rolla Middle (857 students), and Rolla Jr. High (577 students). See the Rolla 31 district page for the complete list.