Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School

101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702

www.christinak12.org/MarshallES

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Christina School District. Named after the historic Supreme Court Justice, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and character development. It serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional growth.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on community engagement and parental involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and home, Marshall Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success. With a mission rooted in equity and inclusion, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that reflects the values of its namesake, preparing children to become responsible and active members of their community.

529

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	84
Black	198
Asian	105
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
198 (37.4%)
Asian
105 (19.8%)
White
98 (18.5%)
Hispanic
84 (15.9%)
Two or More
39 (7.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
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:	No
District:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-4700
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/MarshallES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 72

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 88