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Mark Twain Early Learning Center

705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Mark Twain Early Learning Center serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mark Twain Early Learning Center's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mark Twain Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
53%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mark Twain Early Learning Center?
195 students attend Mark Twain Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mark Twain Early Learning Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Twain Early Learning Center?
Mark Twain Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Early Learning Center offer ?
Mark Twain Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mark Twain Early Learning Center part of?
Mark Twain Early Learning Center is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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