- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bettendorf, IA
Mark Twain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190486000149
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190486000149 · Bettendorf, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 17:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf High School (1,433 students)
Mark Twain Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bettendorf Hig
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- Bettendorf Mid
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- This school 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- Paul Norton El 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- Herbert Hoover 359
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elementary School compares
Mark Twain Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$11,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Mark Twain Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettendorf Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Norton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bettendorf
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary School
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Mark Twain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 School rank among schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students), Bettendorf Middle School (952 students), and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.