- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School grew from 793 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 130123003316 · Morrow, GA Other · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School grew from 793 students in 2022-23 to 844 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 801
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
801 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall Elementary School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall Elementary School compares
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,049
- 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
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 (~801 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), up 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.