Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

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443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, located at 600 Monroe Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Asbury Park School District. Named after the historic Supreme Court Justice and civil rights leader, the school reflects a commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities for the diverse student population of the Asbury Park community. It focuses on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development during the formative primary school years, striving to create a supportive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive.

As a central hub for the neighborhood, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to build strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging civic responsibility. Beyond the classroom, Thurgood Marshall Elementary engages with the local community to address the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Asbury Park area. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

443

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	207
Black	201
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Hispanic
207 (46.7%)
Black
201 (45.4%)
White
21 (4.7%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)
Asian
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:	Asbury Park School District
Phone:	(732)776-2660
Website:	http://asburyparksdtmes.ss19.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 157

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 83