Enrollment
409
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 350 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bettendorf's public schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Elementary (658 students): Mark Twain Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.3:1).
Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf High School (1,433 students) and Bettendorf Middle School (952 students) alongside Mark Twain Elementary School.
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 School compares
Mark Twain Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bettendorf Comm School District, which includes Mark Twain Elementary School.
$11,301
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.0%
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 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
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mark Twain Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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