- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Marshall Thurgood
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Thurgood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899000329
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Thurgood earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #77 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Thurgood has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Thurgood ranks #77 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Marshall Thurgood held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421899000329 · Philadelphia, PA Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Marshall Thurgood held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marshall Thurgood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 639
Marshall Thurgood
639 students
What this shows Marshall Thurgood reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Thurgood compares
Marshall Thurgood held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Marshall Thurgood is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Thurgood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Thurgood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Thurgood
How many students attend Marshall Thurgood?
Marshall Thurgood has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Thurgood?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Thurgood is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Thurgood?
100.0% of students at Marshall Thurgood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Thurgood?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Thurgood is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Thurgood?
Marshall Thurgood has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Thurgood rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Thurgood ranks #77 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Marshall Thurgood, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.