#438 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#7366 of 50,301 nationally
About Twain El
Twain El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 924 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 438th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 924.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Twain El ranks 23rd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Twain El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Longfellow El
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Shearn El
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Condit El
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730 students · 2.9 km away
Roberts El
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721 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twain El a good school?
Twain El has a Success Index (US) of 76.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #438 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
Twain El ranks #438 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #7366 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Twain El?
Twain El had 924 students in 2025.
Is Twain El a elementary school or a high school?
Twain El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Twain El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Twain El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.