Enrollment
801
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrow, GA
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123003316
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123003316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thurgood Marshall Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Morrow, Georgia, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morrow's public schools, it stands alongside Haynie Elementary School (767 students): Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thurgood Marshall Elementary School compares
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Morrow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Haynie Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Tara Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Morrow Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrow, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
90.4% of students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is African American at 67.9% of enrollment, in Morrow, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank among schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Morrow, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrow on the city page.
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a good school?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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