In the 2024-25 school year, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School enrolled 517 Black students, representing a 6% decline compared to the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.
The school’s total enrollment reached 761 students for 2024-25. Of these, Black students accounted for 68% of the student body, making them the largest demographic group at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary is part of the Clayton County School District, which is headquartered in Jonesboro.
Out of Clayton County’s 65 schools, Lovejoy High School reported the most Black students enrolled for 2024-25, totaling 1,614 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports Georgia’s public school student body included about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The GaDOE responded by starting a statewide effort that features a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and specialized support for high-need districts to promote regular attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers enacted a bill revising attendance laws that bars expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The updated law introduces additional reporting requirements and complements initiatives that support students pursuing alternative paths to earn diplomas.
By 2026, Georgia had an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outperforming the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 824 | 568 | 69% |
| 2011-12 | 854 | 606 | 71% |
| 2012-13 | 831 | 581 | 70% |
| 2013-14 | 856 | 599 | 70% |
| 2014-15 | 915 | 631 | 69% |
| 2015-16 | 927 | 639 | 69% |
| 2016-17 | 904 | 614 | 68% |
| 2017-18 | 891 | 623 | 70% |
| 2018-19 | 846 | 592 | 70% |
| 2019-20 | 846 | 592 | 70% |
| 2020-21 | 752 | 518 | 69% |
| 2021-22 | 752 | 511 | 68% |
| 2022-23 | 763 | 526 | 69% |
| 2023-24 | 787 | 550 | 70% |
| 2024-25 | 761 | 517 | 68% |
