Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary

2295 MacKenzie Creek Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91914

schools.cvesd.org/schools/marshall/

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located in the Otay Ranch community of Chula Vista, California, serves students in the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. The campus is designed to be a hub for the local neighborhood, promoting a strong sense of community through active parent involvement and collaborative educational initiatives.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with California state standards and focuses on a comprehensive approach to education that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. Thurgood Marshall Elementary places a significant emphasis on technological integration in the classroom, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital world. By maintaining a focus on social-emotional learning and inclusive practices, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed both academically and personally.

431

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	208
Black	26
Asian	83
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
208 (48.3%)
Asian
83 (19.3%)
White
57 (13.2%)
Two or More
55 (12.8%)
Black
26 (6.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)656-6262
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/marshall/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	51.3%
Male	210	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)