Twain Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8

5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL

Garfield Ridge Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

3.9

3.4

992 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Marie James

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
61%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

61%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 58	Full Time Teachers 58
Teachers in First or Second Year 5%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,020:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
Hispanic 89.8%	White 7.2%
Black 2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

9/11/2025

All I can say is definitely not recommended for special kids!!!!! Some staff,not all don't care. Years ago it was a wonderful school.

4.0

7/8/2025

it's a good school, you just have to make the best with what you have. It is definitely improving over the years though

3.0 Niche User

8/8/2014

There's only really track and volleyball

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2.0 student

1/3/2026

Honestly, I have been going to Mark Twain school since I was in 3rd and let me just say, the teachers there do not care about their students enough. From 3rd to 6th grade, they aren’t so strict about what you do and won’t really care what happens. But seventh and eighth grade, they treat you horribl...

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.

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60638 Garfield Ridge

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 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Twain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $363,820. 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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