Thurgood Marshall Elementary

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary, located in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Seattle Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body. Its curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing academic rigor with social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally.

Beyond its core academic program, Thurgood Marshall is known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports various enrichment opportunities and school initiatives. The campus is situated in a vibrant urban setting, providing students with access to unique local resources. By prioritizing equity and high expectations, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the surrounding community.

500

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	73
Black	111
Asian	89
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	1

White
146 (29.4%)
Black
111 (22.4%)
Asian
89 (17.9%)
Two or More
76 (15.3%)
Hispanic
73 (14.7%)
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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 18

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	43.8%
Male	277	55.4%
Not Specified	4	0.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)