THURGOOD MARSHALL EL

THURGOOD MARSHALL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 639 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 43 teachers, THURGOOD MARSHALL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is a public school located in Dallas, Texas, serving the Lake Highlands area as part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is named in honor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, and reflects a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its diverse student body. It offers a standard elementary curriculum focused on core academic subjects, supplemented by programs designed to foster student development and community engagement.

As a member of the Richardson ISD, the school benefits from the district's broader resources, including an emphasis on innovative teaching practices and student support services. The campus is situated in a residential area of North Dallas, and it functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For the most current information regarding school calendars, enrollment, or specific extracurricular offerings, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Richardson ISD website.

For more information, contact THURGOOD MARSHALL EL at (469) 593-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.