- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynwood, 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 062316003539
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
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 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316003539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 062316003539 · Lynwood, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 24.6:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynwood High (1,858 students)
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 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
- Lynwood High
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
882 students
- Hosler Middle
Hosler Middle
754 students
- Will Rogers El 684
Will Rogers Elementary
684 students
- This school 542
Mark Twain Elementary
542 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elementary compares
Mark Twain Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$19,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
African American 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Mark Twain Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hosler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Lynwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lindbergh Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 18.5:1 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary?
84.9% 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 90.4% of enrollment, in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynwood Unified?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.