THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Morrow, GA with about 919 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located on Maddox Road in Morrow, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a monumental figure in the American civil rights movement. This namesake reflects the school's commitment to fostering an environment of equality, academic excellence, and civic responsibility, aiming to provide students with the tools necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving society.

The school serves a vibrant and culturally diverse student population in the Morrow area, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Clayton County system, Thurgood Marshall Elementary focuses on bridging learning gaps and building strong community partnerships. By prioritizing collaborative learning and supportive classroom environments, the school strives to prepare its young scholars for middle school transitions and long-term academic achievement, maintaining a focus on both character development and core subject mastery.

For more information, contact Thurgood Marshall Elementary School at (404) 675-8019 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.