MARK TWAIN ELEM.

mt.carthagetigers.org

164 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School is a public primary school located in Carthage, Missouri, serving as part of the Carthage R-9 School District. Situated on South Main Street, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive environment. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building core literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for student success in later grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carthage R-9 district, which strives to create a positive learning culture for all students. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s website, the school keeps families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and general school operations. As a staple of the Carthage community, Mark Twain Elementary remains dedicated to fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive educational experience for its young learners.

164

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	47
Black	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
104 (63.4%)
Hispanic
47 (28.7%)
Two or More
9 (5.5%)
Black
3 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	CARTHAGE R-IX
Phone:	(417)359-7080
Website:	http://mt.carthagetigers.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARK TWAIN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	51.8%
Male	79	48.2%

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