- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thoreau Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446301518
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoreau Park Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thoreau Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Thoreau Park Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+24.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 390446301518 · Parma, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 22:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
Thoreau Park Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+24.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Thoreau Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- This school 483
Thoreau Park Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Thoreau Park Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoreau Park Elementary School compares
Thoreau Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Thoreau Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thoreau Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoreau Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau Park Elementary School
How many students attend Thoreau Park Elementary School?
Thoreau Park Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Park Elementary School is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thoreau Park Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Thoreau Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoreau Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thoreau Park Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoreau Park Elementary School?
Thoreau Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thoreau Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides Thoreau Park Elementary School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.