Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
62%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
239 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.
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