- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kankakee, IL
Mark Twain Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172076002367
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 192
- students enrolled
Mark Twain Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Kankakee Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 172076002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mark Twain Primary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 172076002367 · Kankakee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee High School (1,360 students)
Mark Twain Primary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee High
Kankakee High School
1,360 students
- John Kennedy M 519
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
519 students
- Kankakee Junio 501
Kankakee Junior High School
501 students
- Proegler Schoo 466
Proegler School
466 students
- Lincoln Cltrl 437
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 students
- This school 192
Mark Twain Primary School
192 students
What this shows Mark Twain Primary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Primary School compares
Mark Twain Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 30.2%
White 6.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Mark Twain Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kankakee Sd 111 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy Middle Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proegler School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Kankakee
2 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Primary School
How many students attend Mark Twain Primary School?
Mark Twain Primary School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kankakee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Primary School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Primary School?
Mark Twain Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Primary School rank among schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kankakee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kankakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kankakee Sd 111?
Besides Mark Twain Primary School, Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students), John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students), and Kankakee Junior High School (501 students). See the Kankakee Sd 111 district page for the complete list.