- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008105780
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #32 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School ranks #32 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008105780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360008105780 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 10.3:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 134
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
134 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School compares
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.8%
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.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School has 134 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
87.8% of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School ranks #32 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.