Enrollment
483
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thoreau Park Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thoreau Park Elementary School
Thoreau Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #482, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenbriar Middle School (1,064 students): Thoreau Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21.7:1).
Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students) and Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) alongside Thoreau Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thoreau Park Elementary School compares
Thoreau Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes Thoreau Park Elementary School.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thoreau Park Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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