- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silverton, OR
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000762
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 411145000762 · Silverton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 16.5:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Mark Twain Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- This school 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- Butte Creek El 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Victor Point E 205
Victor Point Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 314 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 15% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oregon - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$16,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Mark Twain Elementary is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victor Point Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Silverton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Victor Point Elementary School
Standard public school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Howell Elementary School
Standard public school
160 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bethany Charter School
Standard public school
136 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
119 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Community Roots School
Standard public school
99 students 16.5:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% higher 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?
44.7% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Silverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.