Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary ST Petersburg, Florida | Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #778 of 2,187 | #95 of 563 |
| National rank | #12648 of 50,301 | #2399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 68.1).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 46.5%).
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is the larger school with 751 students compared with 536.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks higher (74.8 vs 68.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary: 536. Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental rank in Florida?
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary is 778th of 2,187 and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is 95th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).