Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School

101 Barrett Run Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
535 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#28 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
31%
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64%
42%
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15-19%
21%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
36%
31%
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White
21%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
535 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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