- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, 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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174221004228
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 524
- 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 #1 of 4 schools in Wheeling, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174221004228 · Wheeling, IL Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper Middle School (732 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 schools in Wheeling. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Cooper Middle
Cooper Middle School
732 students
- Jack London Mi
Jack London Middle School
628 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
615 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
613 students
- Joyce Kilmer E
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
590 students
- This school
Mark Twain Elem School
524 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elem School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 11.5%
Asian 7.3%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Mark Twain Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes Mark Twain Elem School.
$23,330
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Wheeling
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elem School
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem School is 14.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Wheeling, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elem School?
Mark Twain Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Wheeling, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides Mark Twain Elem School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.
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