- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawndale, CA
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062121002543
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Lawndale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062121002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062121002543 · Lawndale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 24.4:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Middle (799 students)
Mark Twain Elementary held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Will Rogers Mi
Will Rogers Middle
799 students
- Jane Addams Mi
Jane Addams Middle
644 students
- This school
Mark Twain Elementary
585 students
- William Anders
William Anderson Elementary
572 students
- William Green
William Green Elementary
516 students
- Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell Elementary
471 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elementary compares
Mark Twain Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 9.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Mark Twain Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawndale Elementary reports $22,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Anderson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Green Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Billy Mitchell Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawndale
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Green Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary?
49.7% 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 73.7% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students), Jane Addams Middle (644 students), and William Anderson Elementary (572 students). See the Lawndale Elementary district page for the complete list.