- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa City, IA
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470000896
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191470000896 · Iowa City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 8.9:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Mark Twain Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 213
Mark Twain Elementary
213 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 213 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 3% in Iowa - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.8%
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Mark Twain Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Iowa City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Grant Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 8.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% lower 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?
57.3% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.