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Mark Twain

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 0–12
Alton, Illinois · Alton CUSD 11
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students61
Student:Teacher6.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Mark Twain
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
61
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Mark Twain is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Alton, Illinois. The school enrolls 61 students. It is part of the Alton CUSD 11 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
6.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictAlton CUSD 11
County17119
CityAlton
ZIP62002
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170360001473

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment61
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian33.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races11.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
33.9%
Two+
11.9%
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 %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)