Twain Elementary School

Twain Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8
5134 S Lotus Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.9
3.5
992 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Marie James
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,020:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
88.4%
White
8.7%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/22/2017
Spent K-8 here and I'm glad did not go to school elsewhere. I loved most of my teachers and I still like to catch up with them when I volunteer. I really appreciated the music/art program they offered. I received a great education from Mark Twain and I highly recommend this school.
3.0 NicheUser
8/8/2014
There's only really track and volleyball
4.0 NicheUser
8/8/2014
Half of the building is new and the other is old
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/11/2025
All I can say is for special kids is not recommended At ALL!!!!! Some staff ,not all don't care.
1.0 student
11/8/2022
This school is racist. I’ve never had such a bad experience trying to get an education.
5.0 student
1/11/2022
Been here since third grade all my years I enjoyed it it was fun great experience clean, friendly, respect, listens.
4.0 parent
1/3/2021
The quieter kids should be teamed up with more outspoken kids especially during project to help each other out. (My personal thought)Also, when kids go to High School you can really see how it did not help that in elementary some students do the work on time and others are given weeks and weeks to t...

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Twain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 992 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Twain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $351,492. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kennedy High School, Hancock College Preparatory High School, Argo Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Twain Elementary School.

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