Mark Twain Elementary School in Brentwood, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mark Twain Elementary School is a suburban public school in Brentwood, Missouri that is part of Brentwood School District. It serves 173 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

173 Students

18 Teachers

8636 Litzsinger Rd

Brentwood, MO 63144 View local requests

http://www.brentwoodmoschools.org

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Mark Twain Elementary School Demographics

18%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Mark Twain Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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