Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

482 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
482
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic6
Black469
Asian1
American Indian1
  • Black
    469 (97.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.2 %)
  • White
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)494-8820
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten54
Grade 171
Grade 252
Grade 351
Grade 449
Grade 558
Grade 664
Grade 734
Grade 849
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19740.9%
Male28559.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)