School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Named in honor of the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors through a blend of rigorous instruction and supportive community programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes its resources to support the "whole child," focusing not only on core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also on critical thinking, technology integration, and emotional well-being. By maintaining active partnerships with parents and community stakeholders, Thurgood Marshall Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential. The school is known for its commitment to equity and its effort to provide personalized learning experiences that cater to the varied needs of its student body.
553
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White172
Hispanic173
Black120
Asian55
Two or More30
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    173 (31.3%)
  • White
    172 (31.1%)
  • Black
    120 (21.7%)
  • Asian
    55 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (240)740-5990
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/thurgoodmarshalles/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 67
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten67
Kindergarten62
Grade 176
Grade 285
Grade 384
Grade 480
Grade 599
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26848.5%
Male28551.5%
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