Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
4%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
37%
30%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
570 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development / Classroom Set Up (Offices Open)
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Districtwide Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open)
August 30, 2024 (Friday)
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