Serving 365 students in grades 1-4, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
365 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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