- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Thurgood Marshall School
Federal NCES profile for Thurgood Marshall School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451006242
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurgood Marshall School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 514
- students enrolled
Thurgood Marshall School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall School ranks #2 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451006242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thurgood Marshall School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173451006242 · Rockford, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 19.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Thurgood Marshall School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thurgood Marshall School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 514
Thurgood Marshall School
514 students
What this shows Thurgood Marshall School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurgood Marshall School compares
Thurgood Marshall School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Thurgood Marshall School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurgood Marshall School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurgood Marshall School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall School
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall School?
Thurgood Marshall School has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall School is 19.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurgood Marshall School?
The largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurgood Marshall School?
Thurgood Marshall School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurgood Marshall School ranks #2 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Thurgood Marshall School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.