Mark Twain Elementary School

www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/MT/

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School, located at 1620 Lincoln Road in Bettendorf, Iowa, is a key component of the Bettendorf Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to help children build a solid foundation for their future education.

The school is known for utilizing the resources of the Bettendorf district to offer a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By integrating modern instructional practices with a commitment to individual student needs, Mark Twain Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or community resources, further information is available on their official district webpage.

409

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	71
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	32

White
247 (60.4%)
Hispanic
71 (17.4%)
Black
54 (13.2%)
Two or More
32 (7.8%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bettendorf Comm School District
Phone:	(563)359-8263
Website:	http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/MT/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75