- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Angels Camp, CA
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062397003609
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Angels Camp · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Angels Camp, CA.
School address
District: Mark Twain Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062397003609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 062397003609 · Angels Camp, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 23:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Copperopolis Elementary (216 students)
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 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
- This school
Mark Twain Elementary
507 students
- Copperopolis E
Copperopolis Elementary
216 students
- Learners Empow 9
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap)
9 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 507 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Mark Twain Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mark Twain Union Elementary reports $13,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperopolis Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap) | Smaller | 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
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Angels Camp
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Angels Camp, CA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary?
55.8% 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 White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Angels Camp, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Angels Camp?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Angels Camp, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mark Twain Union Elementary?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Mark Twain Union Elementary also operates Copperopolis Elementary (216 students) and Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap) (9 students). See the Mark Twain Union Elementary district page for the complete list.