Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thoreau Park Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2081 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thoreau Park Elementary School's ranking?
Thoreau Park Elementary School is ranked #2081 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Thoreau Park Elementary School often compared to?
Thoreau Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge-brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Thoreau Park Elementary School?
511 students attend Thoreau Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thoreau Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau Park Elementary School?
Thoreau Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thoreau Park Elementary School offer ?
Thoreau Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau Park Elementary School part of?
Thoreau Park Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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