Twain
Elementary School
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Twain Elementary
By the numbers
226
Students enrolled at Twain
17th
Largest elementary school in our District
21
Students per class on average
44
Faculty and staff at Twain
71
Years Twain has been open (1954)
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A Message From
Our Principal
We are a family of learners that celebrates an abundant amount of pride, parent and community support, and talented and hardworking educators that consistently go above and beyond for kids. The family atmosphere in our building models love, kindness, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of all students, staff, and families.
Theresa Kirkman
Twain Elementary Principal