Overview
MARK TWAIN ELEM. is a public other in ST JOSEPH, Missouri. The school enrolls 315 students. It is part of the ST. JOSEPH district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
DistrictST. JOSEPH
County29021
CityST JOSEPH
ZIP64507
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292706001663
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment315
White61.6%
Hispanic / Latino10.8%
Black / African American7.0%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Two or More Races16.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)