THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

800 NW 13TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located in the historic area of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public institution operating under the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and social development. It emphasizes foundational learning, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a vital anchor within its local community. By utilizing the resources of the Broward County school system, Thurgood Marshall Elementary provides students with access to essential support services, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured learning environment. The school's mission is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, Justice Thurgood Marshall, striving to instill values of equity, perseverance, and civic responsibility in its young learners.

288

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	35
Black	242
Two or More	2

Black
242 (84.0%)
Hispanic
35 (12.2%)
White
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-7000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	51%
Male	141	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)