Enrollment
314
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Silverton, Oregon, enrolling 314 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.7% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Silverton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students): Mark Twain Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students) and Silverton Middle School (425 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Falls Sd 4j, which includes Mark Twain Elementary.
$15,175
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?
Mark Twain Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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