Mark Twain Elementary

1355 DeForest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240

www.edline.net/pages/Mark_Twain_ES

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary, located in Iowa City, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and encouraging community involvement, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing a sense of belonging and curiosity within its student body.

The school is structured to provide a comprehensive elementary education that balances traditional academic rigor with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth. As part of the larger Iowa City district, Mark Twain Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality instruction. Through the collaboration of dedicated staff, active parent involvement, and a student-centered approach, the school strives to create a stable and enriching atmosphere where children can build the essential skills needed for their middle school transition and beyond.

213

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	49
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
76 (35.8%)
White
75 (35.4%)
Hispanic
49 (23.1%)
Two or More
11 (5.2%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1165
Website:	http://www.edline.net/pages/Mark_Twain_ES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 37

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mark Twain Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mark Twain Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	44.6%
Male	117	54.9%
Not Specified	1	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)