Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serves a central attendance zone in Bellwood, IL, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge and some residing as far as 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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
#3215 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
59%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #3215 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
229 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.
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