B−
Twain Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · (773) 535-2290 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
850
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Twain Elem School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 19.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5134 S Lotus Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten69
Grade 174
Grade 283
Grade 397
Grade 4101
Grade 5104
Grade 695
Grade 785
Grade 8109
Grade 91
Grade 101
Enrollment over time
1,055’20
992’21
931’22
876’23
850’24
Down 19.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 90%White 7%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.