Reports from the Georgia Department of Education show that Thurgood Marshall Elementary enrolled 15 white students in the 2024-25 school year, marking a 114.3% increase compared to the prior year.
According to the data, Thurgood Marshall Elementary’s total enrollment reached 761 students in the 2024-25 school year. White students represented 2% of the student population, making them the smallest group at the school.
The elementary school is part of Clayton County School District, with the main office located in Jonesboro.
Within the 65 schools operated by the Clayton County School District, Jonesboro High School reported the highest number of white students enrolled in 2024-25, with 47 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that public school student demographics in Georgia were 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.
The Georgia Department of Education reported chronic absenteeism affecting 20.7% of Georgia students in 2024, with those students missing 10% or more school days after the pandemic. In response, the department introduced a statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a campaign to raise awareness, and targeted assistance to districts with higher needs.
A bill passed in 2025 by Georgia lawmakers revised state school attendance laws by prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The legislation also introduces new reporting obligations and aligns regulations with programs offering alternate pathways for students to earn diplomas.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at roughly 14:1, which was better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 824 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 854 | 25 | 3% |
| 2012-13 | 831 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 856 | 34 | 4% |
| 2014-15 | 915 | 45 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 927 | 46 | 5% |
| 2016-17 | 904 | 36 | 4% |
| 2017-18 | 891 | 26 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 846 | 25 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 846 | 25 | 3% |
| 2020-21 | 752 | 15 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 752 | 15 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 763 | 15 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 787 | 7 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 761 | 15 | 2% |
