- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, IL
Mark Twain Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170960000572
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 221
- students enrolled
Mark Twain Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL.
School address
District: Charleston Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170960000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mark Twain Elem School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 170960000572 · Charleston, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (795 students)
Mark Twain Elem School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
795 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
698 students
- Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg Elem School
555 students
- Charleston Mid
Charleston Middle School
401 students
- This school 221
Mark Twain Elem School
221 students
- Ashmore Elem S 74
Ashmore Elem School
74 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elem School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elem School compares
Mark Twain Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 72.4%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Mark Twain Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Charleston Cusd 1 reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleston Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem School
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elem School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Charleston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Elem School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston Cusd 1?
Besides Mark Twain Elem School, Charleston Cusd 1 also operates Charleston High School (795 students), Jefferson Elem School (698 students), and Carl Sandburg Elem School (555 students). See the Charleston Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.