Twain Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60638 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1204 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34014 of 50,301 nationally
About Twain Elem School
Twain Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 850 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1204th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 850.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Twain Elem School ranks 115th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Twain Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Twain Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles J Sahs Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students · 288 m away
Hearst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students · 1.5 km away
Academy for Global Citizenship
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students · 1.8 km away
Kinzie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
637 students · 1.9 km away
Kennedy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students · 2.0 km away
Hale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students · 2.5 km away
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
532 students · 2.6 km away
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
666 students · 2.6 km away
Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students · 2.6 km away
Grimes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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South Loop Elem School
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Mascoutah Elem School
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853 students
Falconer Elem School
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Lloyd Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twain Elem School a good school?
Twain Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1204 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Twain Elem School rank in Illinois?
Twain Elem School ranks #1204 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34014 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Twain Elem School?
Twain Elem School had 850 students in 2025.
Is Twain Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Twain Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Twain Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Twain Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.