Enrollment
454
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corcoran, CA
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060969001039
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Corcoran · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Corcoran, CA.
School address
District: Corcoran Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060969001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Corcoran, California, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,973 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,779, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1081 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Corcoran's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bret Harte Elementary (546 students): Mark Twain Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22.8:1).
Corcoran Joint Unified also operates Corcoran High (931 students) and John Muir Middle (754 students) alongside Mark Twain Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Mark Twain Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$15,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 4.2%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Mark Twain Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corcoran Joint Unified, which includes Mark Twain Elementary.
$15,529
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 75.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corcoran High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bret Harte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Lake Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Corcoran
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corcoran, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher 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 Elementary?
81.7% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Corcoran, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Corcoran?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Corcoran, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corcoran on the city page.
Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?
Mark Twain Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Corcoran Joint Unified?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Corcoran Joint Unified also operates Corcoran High (931 students), John Muir Middle (754 students), and Bret Harte Elementary (546 students). See the Corcoran Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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