Mark Twain Elementary School in Westerville, Ohio Guide 2026 (2026 List)

About Mark Twain Elementary School

The school is found at the address 799 E. Walnut St., Westerville, Ohio 43081. It caters to students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Currently, it has a total of 447 students in the school's elementary classes. It maintains a 22:1 ratio of students per teacher. Its total student body consists of 49% boys and 51% girls. Based on state assessment results, 77% meet math proficiency requirements while 68% of them are reading proficient. The school is situated within the boundaries of Westerville City School District where it acts as one of the most longstanding elementary campuses in the community, providing service to a largely residential community near Westerville's parks and civic amenities within the eastern elementary service area for young students. This school belongs to a district public network of elementary schools that enrolls students based on different attendance zones within the eastern side of Franklin County. Properties surrounding the school are typically priced at about $480,000, with the majority being subdivided neighborhoods. Mark Twain is among the top elementary schools in Ohio.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%

Reading 68%

State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 68% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

447

Total Students

$71518

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.4%

Asian 3.58%

Hispanic 4.92%

Black 22.37%

Two+ Races 8.5%

Native Am. 0.22%

White

60.4%

Asian

3.58%

Hispanic

4.92%

Black

22.37%

Two+ Races

8.5%

Native Am.

0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 447

50.78%

227 Female

49.22%

220 Male

Student Population

447 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

447 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mark Twain Elementary School Contact Information

Address

799 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081

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Phone

(614) 797-7200

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Website

https://marktwain.westerville.k12.oh.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Mark Twain Elementary School has wrapped up their semester with special emphasis on the arts program of Westerville City Schools. Currently, more than 200 pieces of artwork by students are being displayed at the Westerville Community Center through the district’s art show, while the forthcoming theatre camp from June 16 to 19 will provide local students with a chance to participate in a creative venture prior to the next semester.

FAQ

Q1. Do Mark Twain Elementary School provide extracurricular activities for students?

Ans. Yes, students are allowed to take part in school-sponsored club activities and enrichment activities.

Q2. What are the modes of transport for students enrolled at Mark Twain Elementary School?

Ans. Students from the eligible zones get access to district school bus facilities.

Q3. Is there any use of technology within the class environment at Mark Twain Elementary School?

Ans. The usage of classroom technology is made available by the Mark Twain Elementary School.

Q4. Are any before-school and/or after-school programs provided nearby the Mark Twain Elementary School site?

Ans. Families nearby may find some district-sponsored childcare facilities for elementary-age children.

Q5. How do parents keep up-to-date on activities within theMark Twain Elementary School?

Ans. Parents are usually updated through district channels of communication.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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