MARSHALL THURGOOD

Marshall Thurgood is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 818 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 44 teachers, Marshall Thurgood has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

It appears there may be a slight error in the name of the school you provided. There is no "Marshall Thurgood" school in Philadelphia; however, the address provided (**5120 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120**) is the location of the **Thurgood Marshall School**.

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The Thurgood Marshall School, located in the Olney section of Philadelphia, serves as a public elementary school within the School District of Philadelphia. Named in honor of the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on core academic subjects including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages student growth and civic responsibility.

The school operates as a central pillar in its neighborhood, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools for academic success and future learning. By emphasizing both character development and academic achievement, Thurgood Marshall School works to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, reflecting the legacy of its namesake by promoting equality in educational opportunity.

For more information, contact Marshall Thurgood at (215) 456-0170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.