Thurgood Marshall

www.compton.k12.ca.us

52 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public school located in Compton, California, and is part of the Compton Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering an environment that emphasizes student development and achievement. As a member of the Compton Unified system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards to prepare its elementary-aged students for middle school and future academic success.

The school is situated on North Wilmington Avenue, serving as a neighborhood anchor that reflects the district’s commitment to education in the Compton area. Through its official website, the school and district provide resources for families, including information on school programs, district-wide initiatives, and educational tools designed to support student growth both inside and outside the classroom. For parents or community members interested in specific enrollment data, academic performance metrics, or school-wide activities, the district website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	40
Black	12

Hispanic
40 (76.9 %)
Black
12 (23.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6340
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 31