Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
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10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 378 students in grades 1-4, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
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Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#10 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
27%
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80-84%
30%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
18%
6%
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Hispanic
19%
28%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
51%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
378 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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