Enrollment
497
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000160
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.5% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carson City's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elementary (553 students): Mark Twain Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.3:1).
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 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 Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 27% in Nevada - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 64.2%
White 27.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Mark Twain Elementary is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Mark Twain Elementary.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 1% 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?
95.5% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Elementary rank among schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?
Mark Twain Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nevada 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 Carson City School District?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.
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