MARSHALL THURGOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marshall Thurgood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 584 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 37 teachers, Marshall Thurgood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Linwood Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school serving the local community within the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). As an elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates as a central hub for the neighborhood, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

Beyond standard academics, Thurgood Marshall Elementary is part of a larger district-wide effort to address the unique needs of Detroit’s youth through structured programming, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on building a safe and inclusive culture that prioritizes student well-being alongside instructional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a key resource, often providing information regarding student support services, local events, and district-wide initiatives designed to improve educational outcomes and community connectivity.

For more information, contact Marshall Thurgood Elementary School at (313) 494-8820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.