Claude Thompson Elementary School in Marshall, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Claude Thompson Elementary School is a rural public school in Marshall, Virginia that is part of Fauquier County Public Schools. It serves 254 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

254 Students

19 Teachers

3284 Rectortown Rd

Marshall, VA 20115 View local requests

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Claude Thompson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Claude Thompson Elementary School Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Claude Thompson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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