THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thurgood Marshall Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellwood SD 88 school district, located in Bellwood, IL with about 306 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Thurgood Marshall Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 at 2501 Oak St in Bellwood, Illinois, serves the local community as a foundational educational institution within the Bellwood School District 88. Named in honor of the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social responsibility. It typically serves students from preschool through grade 5, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond through a structured and supportive curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bellwood community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and local educational initiatives. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on building core competencies in literacy and mathematics while promoting inclusive values consistent with its namesake’s legacy of justice and equality. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular support, and community partnerships, Thurgood Marshall Elementary strives to provide its student body with the tools necessary for long-term academic success and personal achievement.

For more information, contact Thurgood Marshall Elem School at (708) 544-6995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.