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Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Gaithersburg, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Montgomery County Public Schools

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About Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Thurgood Marshall Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It reported 553 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Gaithersburg. With about 43.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Public Schools runs 210 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 67 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12260 McDonald Chapel Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone	(240) 740-5990
School district	Montgomery County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	553
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.5
Students per teacher	12.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Montgomery County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240048000404). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary serve?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary reported 553 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary?

About 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 553 students and 43.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary a public or charter school?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary in?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary is part of Montgomery County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/montgomery-county-public-schools/

Where is Thurgood Marshall Elementary located?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary is at 12260 McDonald Chapel Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The phone number is (240) 740-5990.

How many other schools are near Thurgood Marshall Elementary?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Thurgood Marshall Elementary in our directory.