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Mark Twain Elem School

Charleston, Illinois · Grades PreK to K · Charleston CUSD 1

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About Mark Twain Elem School

Located in Charleston, Illinois, Mark Twain Elem School is a public school for pre-K through kindergarten. It reported 221 students in 2024-25. There are about 13.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (16.5 teachers in all). It is one of 6 schools in Charleston CUSD 1 School District. Within 5 miles there are 5 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Coles County.

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School facts

Address	1021 13th St, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone	(217) 639-8000
School district	Charleston CUSD 1
Grades	PreK to K
Students (2024-25)	221
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16.5
Students per teacher	13.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Coles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170960000572). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Charleston Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Charleston · 0.2 mi Charleston High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Charleston · 0.2 mi Shelbyville TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 0.6 mi Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 6Charleston · 0.8 mi Carl Sandburg Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 3Charleston · 1.4 mi Lerna BridgesPublic · Grades 6 to 12Lerna, IL · 8 mi Lerna TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 8 mi Ashmore Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Ashmore, IL · 8.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Mark Twain Elem School serve?

Mark Twain Elem School serves pre-K through kindergarten.

How many students attend Mark Twain Elem School?

Mark Twain Elem School reported 221 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 221 students and 16.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Mark Twain Elem School a public or charter school?

Mark Twain Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Mark Twain Elem School in?

Mark Twain Elem School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/charleston-cusd-1-school-district/

Where is Mark Twain Elem School located?

Mark Twain Elem School is at 1021 13th St, Charleston, IL 61920. The phone number is (217) 639-8000.

How many other schools are near Mark Twain Elem School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of Mark Twain Elem School in our directory.