Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School

101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Newark, DE, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

School Rankings

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#28 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
37%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
19%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
81%
0.76

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
529 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Newark, DE, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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