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Twain Elem School

5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, United States

+1 (773) 535-2290

http://www.cps.edu

1.7

Overall Rating

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Twain Elem School Overview

About This School

Twain Elem School is a public middle in Chicago, Illinois, serving 850 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 33% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 58 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Black, and 1% Asian.

850

Total Students

PK-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

58 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts33%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Cook County

Students per Counselor

850:1

Twain Elem School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

33%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

850

Students per Counselor

Twain Elem School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor850:1

Twain Elem School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.29%

Male

50.71%

Female

Total Enrollment: 850 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White7.18%

Hispanic89.88%

Asian0.59%

Black2.12%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twain Elem School

Q: What is Twain Elem School?

A: Twain Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

Q: How many students attend Twain Elem School?

A: Twain Elem School has approximately 850 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Twain Elem School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Twain Elem School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Twain Elem School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Twain Elem School - Chicago, IL

Quick Facts about Twain Elem School
School Name	Twain Elem School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, Chicago, IL
County	Cook County
Phone	+1 (773) 535-2290
Total Students	850
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	58
Rating	1.7/10
ELA Proficiency	33%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Twain Elem School

What is Twain Elem School?

Twain Elem School is a middle public located in Chicago.

How many students attend Twain Elem School?

Twain Elem School has approximately 850 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twain Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twain Elem School is 14:1.

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