- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asbury Park, NJ
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340093000157
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Asbury Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Asbury Park, NJ.
School address
District: Asbury Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340093000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+45.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 340093000157 · Asbury Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 12.7:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Park High School (379 students)
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+45.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
443 students
- Asbury Park Hi
Asbury Park High School
379 students
- Bradley Elemen
Bradley Elementary School
345 students
- Dr. Martin Lut
Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall Elementary School reports 443 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$47,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 45.4%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Asbury Park School District reports $47,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Asbury Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asbury Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Asbury Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Asbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Asbury Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Asbury Park School District?
Besides Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Asbury Park School District also operates Asbury Park High School (379 students), Bradley Elementary School (345 students), and Dr. Martin Luther King Upper Elementary School (195 students). See the Asbury Park School District district page for the complete list.