- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481623001376
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 481623001376 · Dallas, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.2:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 244
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
244 students
What this shows Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted compares
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted
How many students attend Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower 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 School for the Talented and Gifted?
74.3% of students at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted?
Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 School for the Talented and Gifted rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.