- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olympia, WA
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530618001737
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall Middle School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 530618001737 · Olympia, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 18:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Thurgood Marshall Middle School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- This school 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall Middle School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall Middle School compares
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 8.3%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Thurgood Marshall Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurgood Marshall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurgood Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall Middle School
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
43.8% of students at Thurgood Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thurgood Marshall Middle School rank among middle schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.