Overview
Mark Twain Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Niles, Illinois. The school enrolls 489 students. It is part of the East Maine SD 63 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span0–5
Degmada Degmada East Maine SD 63
County17031
Magaalada CityNiles
ZIP60714
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171314001551
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment489
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino11.3%
Black / African American45.3%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %67%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)