Very Good
#332 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 26% in state
Mark Twain Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2300 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain Elem score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,218
Median home value
$105,000
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Frances Willard ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #3 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain Elem
Mark Twain Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain Elem
What grades does Mark Twain Elem serve?
Mark Twain Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem?
Mark Twain Elem has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain Elem rank in KS?
Mark Twain Elem ranks #332 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Mark Twain Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mark Twain Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain Elem has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mark Twain Elem a charter school?
No, Mark Twain Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain Elem a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain Elem?
89.5% of students at Mark Twain Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (913) 627-5200
- Area population (ZIP 66102)
- 30,062
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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