Mark Twain Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 2451 West Main Street
       Oklahoma City, OK  73107-3107


(405) 587-3700

District: Oklahoma City

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,549 Help


Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taft Middle School
High:    Northwest Classen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.3%
White:
13.4%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.1% Help


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Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.3%), White (13.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Twain Elementary School is $15,549, which is the 3rd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Oklahoma City School District.
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Mark Twain Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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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 OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.18 810th 840 3.6%
2010 37.75 617th 845 27.0%
2011 28.06 713th 846 15.7%
2015 23.61 763rd 957 20.3%
2016 19.69 435th 498 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 30, 2018

Open Quote Not much good except it is a beautiful school. The school is ran by a small kabal of socialist thinkers which revolve around the principal Sandy Phillips. They cannot retain pre-k or kindergarten teachers and ran one of the best ones off for her political leanings. My children experienced racism and bullying there which seemed to be tolerated by some teachers who seemed to chalk it up to white privilege. There hung a MLK project in the hallway that had a fill-in-the-blank assignment which some child filled in "I have a dream that someday - white people will be nice." The first grade teacher my oldest daughter had was Punneo who shoved her in a corner the first month and said she was a problem the rest of the year, but barely defining why other than she didn't pay attention. Her room was always a disorganized mess with kids always seeming to run amok. The last year we were there my daughter was stabbed in the arm with a pencil twice within 3 months by the same boy whom they did nothing to - we were told that surprised them and that "Angel never does that sort of thing." There's a reason why the test scores there are horrendous - because they are more concerned about employing social engineers rather than teachers. We finally got out before my pre-k child was halfway done with her first year and my 1st grade child had just started being bullied and ostracized in a different classroom under Washington. DO NOT GO HERE OR AVOID 1ST GRADE AT ALL COSTS! My oldest daughter still hates school due to her experience with Punneo. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Open Quote My oldest seems to do alright, but has had to deal with a lot of bullying in the past.
My middle child has a mild dyslexia and very slight aspergers and the teachers ignored me when my husband and I requested to hold her back because she was testing well, but not retaining information.
My youngest hates going to school because the coach and some of the teachers yell. This I have witnessed myself. They are in school not boot camp... settle down there's no excuse for it. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, October 3, 2011

Open Quote I have volunteered at Mark Twain since 1999. The positive changes in the school have been remarkable. The MAPS for Kids project is completed and looks terrific! We have the best tutoring program in Oklahoma City. We also have awesome community partners! Close Quote



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 162 36 2 81 21 n/a n/a 0 302
1989 133 26 3 111 40 n/a n/a 0 313
1990 127 26 1 113 26 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 119 20 3 97 26 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 111 22 1 94 17 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 146 24 0 98 30 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 128 36 6 92 46 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 96 42 1 79 49 n/a n/a 17 284
1996 96 42 1 79 49 n/a n/a 17 284
1997 93 41 2 112 51 n/a n/a -14 285
1998 70 33 0 104 37 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 71 25 0 110 32 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 83 26 0 109 31 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 86 13 0 117 22 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 88 8 0 141 28 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 88 8 0 141 28 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 74 13 0 157 23 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 61 12 0 154 29 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 55 12 0 170 27 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 47 12 0 172 15 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 57 12 1 173 23 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 53 12 1 172 24 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 56 13 0 168 22 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 53 15 0 190 25 0 2 0 285
2012 44 18 0 194 16 1 5 0 278
2013 38 18 1 203 14 0 13 0 287
2014 43 19 0 224 11 0 11 0 308
2015 38 14 0 270 9 0 12 0 343
2016 26 10 0 262 12 0 10 0 320
2017 31 11 1 263 12 0 15 0 333
2018 24 9 0 272 5 0 15 0 325
2019 28 6 1 211 2 1 9 0 258
2020 41 13 2 255 5 2 12 0 330
2021 38 10 0 241 5 0 13 0 307
2022 32 8 0 236 2 1 7 0 286
2023 37 14 4 203 5 0 14 0 277

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

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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 302 14.5 20.8 n/a
1989 313 16.4 19.0 n/a
1990 293 16.3 17.9 n/a
1991 265 20.6 12.8 n/a
1992 245 21.8 11.2 94.7
1993 298 16.6 18.0 83.2
1994 308 19.0 16.2 94.8
1995 284 18.1 15.7 85.8
1996 284 18.1 15.7 85.8
1997 285 19.2 14.8 90.3
1998 244 17.8 13.7 94.7
1999 238 17.6 13.5 95
2000 249 17.6 14.1 95.2
2001 238 18.5 12.9 98.7
2002 265 18.5 14.3 98.9
2003 265 18.5 14.3 98.9
2004 267 15.5 17.2 97.8
2005 256 17.4 14.7 98.8
2006 264 18.4 14.3 96.6
2007 246 18.9 13.0 97.2
2008 266 20.4 13.0 97
2009 262 18.5 14.2 98.1
2010 259 17.5 14.8 97.3
2011 285 17.5 16.2 97.5
2012 278 18.8 14.7 98.9
2013 287 17.5 16.4 96.2
2014 308 19.2 16.0 96.4
2015 343 21.0 16.3 84
2016 320 23.0 13.9 100
2017 333 20.9 15.8 100
2018 325 21.0 15.4 100
2019 258 18.0 14.3 95.3
2020 330 23.5 14.0 93.9
2021 307 21.9 13.9 94.8
2022 286 21.5 13.3 95.5
2023 277 21.5 12.8 93.1

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 302 14.5 20.8 n/a
1989 313 16.4 19.0 n/a
1990 293 16.3 17.9 n/a
1991 265 20.6 12.8 n/a
1992 245 21.8 11.2 94.7
1993 298 16.6 18.0 83.2
1994 308 19.0 16.2 94.8
1995 284 18.1 15.7 85.8
1996 284 18.1 15.7 85.8
1997 285 19.2 14.8 90.3
1998 244 17.8 13.7 94.7
1999 238 17.6 13.5 95
2000 249 17.6 14.1 95.2
2001 238 18.5 12.9 98.7
2002 265 18.5 14.3 98.9
2003 265 18.5 14.3 98.9
2004 267 15.5 17.2 97.8
2005 256 17.4 14.7 98.8
2006 264 18.4 14.3 96.6
2007 246 18.9 13.0 97.2
2008 266 20.4 13.0 97
2009 262 18.5 14.2 98.1
2010 259 17.5 14.8 97.3
2011 285 17.5 16.2 97.5
2012 278 18.8 14.7 98.9
2013 287 17.5 16.4 96.2
2014 308 19.2 16.0 96.4
2015 343 21.0 16.3 84
2016 320 23.0 13.9 100
2017 333 20.9 15.8 100
2018 325 21.0 15.4 100
2019 258 18.0 14.3 95.3
2020 330 23.5 14.0 93.9
2021 307 21.9 13.9 94.8
2022 286 21.5 13.3 95.5
2023 277 21.5 12.8 93.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark Twain Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,840
2020 $10,868
2021 $12,458
2022 $15,060
2023 $15,549

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark Twain Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258277
 7.4%
African American614
 133.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic211203
 3.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2837
 32.1%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%93.1%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Mark Twain Elementary School.

Students at Mark Twain Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Taft Middle School
High : Northwest Classen High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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