Thurgood Marshall Elementary

marshall.mylusd.org/

599 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary, located in Lynwood, California, serves as a core educational institution within the Lynwood Unified School District. Named in honor of the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and character development for its diverse student body. The campus focuses on preparing young learners for future success by emphasizing fundamental skills and encouraging a community-oriented approach to education.

As part of the Lynwood educational network, the school utilizes a variety of digital tools and resources to keep families informed and engaged in the learning process. Through its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum and community partnerships, Thurgood Marshall Elementary strives to provide its students with the foundational tools necessary for social and academic growth. The school acts as a focal point for the local neighborhood, aiming to empower students to reach their full potential in an inclusive and nurturing setting.

599

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	586
Black	8
Asian	3

Hispanic
586 (97.8 %)
Black
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lynwood Unified
Phone:	(310)886-5900
Website:	http://marshall.mylusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 86