TWAIN EL

www.houstonisd.org

924 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Twain Elementary School (Mark Twain Elementary) is a highly regarded public school located in the Braeswood Place neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student body, the school is frequently recognized for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty. It occupies a prominent role in the local community, often benefiting from active parent involvement and a supportive neighborhood culture that prioritizes educational excellence.

As an HISD campus, Twain Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment that caters to various learning needs. Its location on Braes Boulevard places it in a stable, well-established area of Houston, making it a desirable choice for families living within the school’s attendance zone who are looking for a foundational elementary experience that prepares students for success in middle and high school.

924

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TWAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	241
Black	154
Asian	138
Two or More	75
American Indian	3

White
313 (33.9%)
Hispanic
241 (26.1%)
Black
154 (16.7%)
Asian
138 (14.9%)
Two or More
75 (8.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-5230
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 12

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 158

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 172

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TWAIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	158
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	172
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TWAIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	450	48.7%
Male	474	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)