Enrollment
489
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, 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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171314001551
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 489
- 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 #5 of 6 public schools in Niles, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain Elem School
Mark Twain Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Niles, Illinois, enrolling 489 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Niles's elementary schools, it stands alongside V H Nelson Elem School (479 students): Mark Twain Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students) and Apollo Elem School (536 students) alongside Mark Twain Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mark Twain Elem School compares
Mark Twain Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$18,758
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 489 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171314001551
Student demographics
Asian 42.1%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Mark Twain Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Mark Twain Elem School.
$18,758
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mark Twain Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melzer School | Similar size | 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
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Niles
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem School
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 Asian at 42.1% of enrollment, in Niles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Elem School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Niles, 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 Niles on the city page.
Is Mark Twain Elem School a good school?
Mark Twain Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Mark Twain Elem School, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), Apollo Elem School (536 students), and V H Nelson Elem School (479 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.