Serving 230 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
28%
Black
59%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
230 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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