MARK TWAIN EL

schools.risd.org/MarkTwainES

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School is a public school located in Richardson, Texas, serving students as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Situated on Larkspur Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on primary education for elementary-aged children. As part of a well-regarded district, the school emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the preparation of students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school reflects the broader educational values of the Richardson ISD, which prioritizes inclusive learning environments and student-centered instruction. By providing a structured curriculum, Mark Twain Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of its local student population. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding administrative policies, campus resources, and district-wide initiatives through the school’s official portal on the RISD website.

531

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	417
Black	52
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
417 (78.5%)
Black
52 (9.8%)
White
40 (7.5%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
Two or More
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-4800
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/MarkTwainES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 56

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 67