- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Mark Twain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657000966
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mark Twain Elementary shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530657000966 · Pasco, WA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 17.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Mark Twain Elementary shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 579
Mark Twain Elementary
579 students
What this shows Mark Twain Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Elementary compares
Mark Twain Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
White 21.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Mark Twain Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Elementary
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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?
62.9% of students at Mark Twain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Elementary?
Mark Twain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Mark Twain Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.