Mark Twain Elem School

1021 13th St
Charleston, IL 61920

charleston.k12.il.us

221 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School, located at 1021 13th St in Charleston, Illinois, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Charleston Community Unit School District #1. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student development, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for early childhood and primary education. Its location in Charleston places it within a close-knit educational community that benefits from the resources and partnership opportunities provided by the nearby Eastern Illinois University.

The school is dedicated to fostering both the social-emotional and academic well-being of its students through structured classroom instruction and a variety of school activities. By emphasizing foundational skills and a positive school culture, Mark Twain Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Families in the area value the school for its accessible location and its commitment to maintaining a steady, nurturing atmosphere for elementary-aged children.

221

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	20
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
160 (72.4%)
Black
23 (10.4%)
Hispanic
20 (9.0%)
Two or More
15 (6.8%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Charleston CUSD 1
Phone:	(217)639-8000
Website:	http://charleston.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 185