Excellent
#172 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Mark Twain Elem.
Elementary School · HANNIBAL 60
2800 BIRD ST, Hannibal, MO 63401
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#172 of 2,221
In Hannibal
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
HANNIBAL 60
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Mark Twain Elem.
Elementary School in Hannibal · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mark Twain Elem.
Mark Twain Elem. is a public elementary school in Hannibal, MO, part of HANNIBAL 60. Mark Twain Elem. serves approximately 372 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mark Twain Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Mark Twain Elem. show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 5.7
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Mark Twain Elem. — Students at Mark Twain Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Mark Twain Elem. Compares
See how Mark Twain Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2800 BIRD ST, Hannibal, MO 63401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mark Twain Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PALMYRA ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Palmyra), with a very similar rating. Another option is FRANKFORD ELEM. (rated 7.2/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Frankford), a more accessible option. Additionally, ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hannibal, see our Hannibal schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HANNIBAL SR. HIGH Hannibal | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Hannibal | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| HANNIBAL MIDDLE Hannibal | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hannibal | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SCHOOL Hannibal | 1.0 mi | — |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Hannibal | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| OAKWOOD ELEM. Hannibal | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| A. D. STOWELL ELEM. Hannibal | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Hannibal | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| VETERANS ELEM. Hannibal | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| PALMYRA HIGH Palmyra | 9.0 mi | 5.1 |
| PALMYRA MIDDLE Palmyra | 9.7 mi | 7.9 |
| PALMYRA ELEM. Palmyra | 9.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Seymour High School Payson | 10.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Seymour Elementary School Payson | 10.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School Quincy | 13.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem Quincy | 14.1 mi | 6.1 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Quincy | 14.6 mi | 4.6 |
| ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Quincy | 14.7 mi | 4.7 |
| FRANKFORD ELEM. Frankford | 14.9 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,483
Median Home Value
$144,400
Median Rent
$824/mo
Population
21,125
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
16.4 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
40
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASH GROVE ELEM. Ash Grove, MO | 8.4 |
| BORDER STAR MONTESSORI Kansas City, MO | 8.4 |
| CAMERON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Cameron, MO | 8.4 |
| CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 8.4 |
| CHESTERFIELD ELEM. Chesterfield, MO | 8.4 |
| CLARK ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 8.4 |
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 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem. is 14.3:1. 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 MO?
Mark Twain Elem. ranks #172 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mark Twain Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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.?
58.6% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (573) 221-0768
Resources & Links
District
HANNIBAL 60- District Enrollment
- 3,379
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,018
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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