Columbian Elem. vs Mark Twain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbian Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
398 students
Mark Twain Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
164 students
| Measure | Columbian Elem. Carthage, Missouri | Mark Twain Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,159 | #718 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30346 of 50,301 | #28050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 398 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 42.4).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 81.7%).
- •Columbian Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Columbian Elem. is the larger school with 398 students compared with 164.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbian Elem. better than Mark Twain Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem. ranks higher (45.8 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbian Elem. and Mark Twain Elem.?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elem.: 398. Mark Twain Elem.: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elem. and Mark Twain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Columbian Elem. is 777th of 1,159 and Mark Twain Elem. is 718th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).