Mark Twain Elementary School

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Mark Twain Elementary School ranks 384 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mark Twain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bettendorf, Iowa, serving 416 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bettendorf Community School District, which is ranked 164 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to other schools in the Bettendorf district, Mark Twain Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 65.38% White, 10.82% African American, 13.94% Hispanic, and 8.17% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 58.5% compared to the district's 67.4% and the state's 64.2%. Additionally, Mark Twain has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 50.24%, significantly higher than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools, Paul Norton Elementary, just 1.96 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, a 5-star School Digger rating, and a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 14.32%. Furthermore, Mark Twain's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 4 stars in 2017-2018 to just 2 stars in the most recent year, suggesting the school is struggling to maintain academic achievement compared to other Iowa elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 359-8263

District: Bettendorf Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
384^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,341

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bettendorf Middle School
High:	Bettendorf High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

Hispanic:

13.9%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bettendorf Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.02. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Twain Elementary School is $12,341, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bettendorf Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mark Twain Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bettendorf Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bettendorf Community School District 164^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark Twain Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	38.81	469^th	626	25.1%
2013	61.70	262^nd	624	58.0%
2014	52.07	357^th	603	40.8%
2015	71.12	171^st	616	72.2%
2016	66.07	228^th	599	61.9%
2017	64.81	228^th	574	60.3%
2018	78.72	79^th	567	86.1%
2019	76.55	120^th	603	80.1%
2021	65.85	183^rd	567	67.7%
2022	63.78	218^th	574	62.0%
2023	35.60	427^th	565	24.4%
2024	40.02	384^th	557	31.1%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mark Twain Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	315	11	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1989	317	11	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1990	319	9	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1991	324	8	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1992	318	6	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1993	283	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1994	284	6	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1995	299	9	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1996	299	9	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1997	298	12	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1998	300	11	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1999	280	8	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2000	266	10	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	-18	271
2001	271	11	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2002	278	13	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2003	278	13	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2004	270	22	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	251	20	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
2006	247	14	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	281
2007	263	18	9	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	255	29	6	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	254	31	7	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2010	243	27	5	20	0	0	8	0	303
2011	240	25	5	19	0	1	10	0	300
2012	247	30	2	20	0	0	10	0	309
2013	246	24	3	28	0	0	12	0	313
2014	255	20	4	21	0	0	18	0	318
2015	237	17	3	25	0	0	22	0	304
2016	240	23	3	26	1	0	19	0	312
2017	229	21	4	33	2	0	13	0	302
2018	214	15	5	38	1	0	22	0	295
2019	239	11	3	32	1	0	25	0	311
2020	285	30	4	61	1	0	38	0	419
2021	290	30	9	48	1	0	33	0	411
2022	259	46	7	53	1	0	30	0	396
2023	272	45	5	58	2	0	34	0	416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	18.8	17.9	9.2
1989	342	18.3	18.6	2.3
1990	339	18.8	18.0	7.1
1991	348	19.8	17.5	9.8
1992	336	22.0	15.2	9.8
1993	296	16.5	17.9	11.8
1994	301	15.0	20.1	12.6
1995	319	16.5	19.3	11.3
1996	319	16.5	19.3	11.3
1997	316	16.5	19.2	13.3
1998	326	16.5	19.8	13.8
1999	298	13.7	21.8	14.8
2000	271	17.5	15.5	17.6
2001	289	17.7	16.3	17.3
2002	299	20.8	14.4	21.7
2003	299	20.8	14.4	21.7
2004	304	20.9	14.5	25
2005	287	23.2	12.4	23.3
2006	281	22.5	12.5	26
2007	311	22.8	13.6	29.9
2008	309	23.0	13.4	36.6
2009	312	23.2	13.4	36.2
2010	303	24.1	12.5	43.2
2011	300	21.0	14.2	48.3
2012	309	20.2	15.2	41.4
2013	313	20.0	15.6	47.9
2014	318	20.0	15.9	48.4
2015	304	21.0	14.4	51.3
2016	312	21.0	14.8	50.3
2017	302	19.7	15.3	52
2018	295	22.5	13.1	44.4
2019	311	20.5	15.1	40.5
2020	419	28.0	14.9	48.7
2021	411	28.0	14.6	36.3
2022	396	24.0	16.5	41.9
2023	416	24.0	17.3	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mark Twain Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	18.8	17.9	9.2
1989	342	18.3	18.6	2.3
1990	339	18.8	18.0	7.1
1991	348	19.8	17.5	9.8
1992	336	22.0	15.2	9.8
1993	296	16.5	17.9	11.8
1994	301	15.0	20.1	12.6
1995	319	16.5	19.3	11.3
1996	319	16.5	19.3	11.3
1997	316	16.5	19.2	13.3
1998	326	16.5	19.8	13.8
1999	298	13.7	21.8	14.8
2000	271	17.5	15.5	17.6
2001	289	17.7	16.3	17.3
2002	299	20.8	14.4	21.7
2003	299	20.8	14.4	21.7
2004	304	20.9	14.5	25
2005	287	23.2	12.4	23.3
2006	281	22.5	12.5	26
2007	311	22.8	13.6	29.9
2008	309	23.0	13.4	36.6
2009	312	23.2	13.4	36.2
2010	303	24.1	12.5	43.2
2011	300	21.0	14.2	48.3
2012	309	20.2	15.2	41.4
2013	313	20.0	15.6	47.9
2014	318	20.0	15.9	48.4
2015	304	21.0	14.4	51.3
2016	312	21.0	14.8	50.3
2017	302	19.7	15.3	52
2018	295	22.5	13.1	44.4
2019	311	20.5	15.1	40.5
2020	419	28.0	14.9	48.7
2021	411	28.0	14.6	36.3
2022	396	24.0	16.5	41.9
2023	416	24.0	17.3	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark Twain Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,118 (9.1%)	$11,222 (90.9%)	$12,341

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark Twain Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 427^th of 565 Elementary schools	55.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)	64	57.4	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	74.2	72.6	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)	84	77.9	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.8	77	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)	80.4	69.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.5	80.2	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)	80.4	62.1	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	83	77.9	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)	92.5	56.9	35.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	74.1	71.3	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)	88.7	64.6	24.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	82.8	76.6	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	311	416	33.8%
African American	11	45	309.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	32	58	81.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	272	13.8%
Two or More Races	25	34	36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	50.2%	9.7%

Schools Near Mark Twain Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1620 Lincoln Rd	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8263	416	24	17.3	50.2%	272 (65.4%)	45 (10.8%)	58 (13.9%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.2%)	40	384^th of 557 public elementary schools	31.1%		35.6	427^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.4%	43	58.5	66.2	67.2		80.0	55.9	73.1		49.3	$12,341	$1,118	$11,222
Grant Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1423 Hillside Dr	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8277	444	29	15.3	49.1%	256 (57.7%)	79 (17.8%)	46 (10.4%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.0%)	55.7	294^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.2%		60.3	244^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.8%	50	68.9	68.7	78.3		75.4	59.7	79.7		65.2	$11,889	$900	$10,989
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3311 Central Avenue	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 359-8275	272	22	12.6	51.5%	173 (63.6%)	34 (12.5%)	34 (12.5%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.8%)	43.3	374^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.9%		53.7	299^th of 565 public elementary schools	47.1%	75	66.7	70.0	65.1		82.9	62.5	69.8		41.9	$12,114	$830	$11,284
Herbert Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	3223 South Hampton Drive	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-8636	405	28	14.5	30.6%	294 (72.6%)	30 (7.4%)	47 (11.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	49.6	332^nd of 557 public elementary schools	40.4%		61.8	225^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.2%	107	50.8	75.7	74.6		78.7	72.9	64.4		60.0	$11,064	$345	$10,719
Riverdale Heights Elementary School	Public	K-6	2125 Devils Glen Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0525	629	41	15.2	23.2%	367 (58.3%)	33 (5.2%)	55 (8.7%)	113 (18.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.7%)	87.4	22^nd of 557 public elementary schools	96.1%		84.7	42^nd of 565 public elementary schools	92.6%	20	80.2	88.2	81.9	90.6	92.6	93.5	88.0	91.7	79.5	$10,347	$91	$10,256
McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1716 Kenwood Ave	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6800	413	30	13.8	48.4%	204 (49.4%)	86 (20.8%)	71 (17.2%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.7%)	29.6	442^nd of 557 public elementary schools	20.6%		47	354^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.3%	88	68.7	63.8	59.7	69.4	71.6	59.4	44.7	69.4	41.6	$14,314	$538	$13,777
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-6	2827 Jersey Ridge Rd	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6350	508	31	16.4	45.7%	265 (52.2%)	113 (22.2%)	69 (13.6%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (9.3%)	45.3	363^rd of 557 public elementary schools	34.8%		41.3	389^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.2%	26	63.2	71.4	70.1	77.8	68.4	52.4	68.4	66.7	67.5	$13,643	$537	$13,106
Paul Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	4485 Greenbrier Dr	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-8936	426	26	16.3	14.3%	334 (78.4%)	15 (3.5%)	44 (10.3%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	83.7	47^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.6%		88.3	20^th of 565 public elementary schools	96.5%	27	89.9	78.9	86.8		97.1	83.1	88.2		72.1	$9,697	$83	$9,614
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	902 E 29th St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6450	431	32	13.2	57.1%	170 (39.4%)	122 (28.3%)	74 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (14.8%)	7.3	524^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.9	527^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.7%	3	49.2	55.9	46.2	50.0	54.2	50.0	34.6	38.7	35.9	$13,920	$1,169	$12,751
Madison Elementary School	Public	K-6	116 E Locust St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6750	379	31	12.2	72.6%	101 (26.6%)	143 (37.7%)	70 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (16.9%)	1.7	552^nd of 557 public elementary schools	0.9%		3	553^rd of 565 public elementary schools	2.1%	1	30.4	29.5	42.3	46.3	42.9	15.9	36.5	25.9	32.7	$14,452	$1,463	$12,988

Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Twain Elementary School

What district is Mark Twain Elementary School in?

Bettendorf Community School District

What schools do graduates of Mark Twain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bettendorf Middle School
High : Bettendorf High School

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain Elementary School?

Students at Mark Twain Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Mark Twain Elementary School a good school?

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks 384^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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