Thoreau Park Elementary School

Summary:

Thoreau Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parma, Ohio, serving 409 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Parma City School District, which is ranked 400 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thoreau Park Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.1% in 2019-2020 to 46.2% in 2021-2022, which coincides with a decline in test scores. The school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 53.8% in 2023-2024, compared to 68.7% for the Parma City School District and 62.1% for Ohio. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student groups, such as Special Education students and Low Socio-Economic Status students, are consistently in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Nearby schools, such as Ridge-Brook Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School, have higher test scores and better overall performance compared to Thoreau Park Elementary School.

The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Thoreau Park Elementary School's performance also lags behind nearby schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 5401 W 54th St
       Parma, OH  44129-2201


(440) 885-2352

District: Parma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
992nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,989 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Compare Details Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Parma City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Parma City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thoreau Park Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Parma City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thoreau Park Elementary School is $11,989. 5 elementary schools in the Parma City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thoreau Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thoreau Park Elementary School 992nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Thoreau Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Parma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Parma City 400th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thoreau Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.70 1131st 1471 23.1%
2005 40.25 1041st 1501 30.6%
2006 53.87 867th 1504 42.4%
2007 61.56 769th 1609 52.2%
2008 47.08 1065th 1582 32.7%
2009 44.33 1146th 1610 28.8%
2010 37.77 1232nd 1662 25.9%
2011 33.55 1291st 1686 23.4%
2012 32.34 1333rd 1709 22.0%
2013 33.82 1291st 1701 24.1%
2014 42.06 1174th 1687 30.4%
2015 46.27 1086th 1684 35.5%
2016 35.63 1179th 1678 29.7%
2017 54.95 956th 1651 42.1%
2018 37.67 1141st 1636 30.3%
2019 46.90 1046th 1676 37.6%
2021 33.36 1096th 1610 31.9%
2022 32.61 1113th 1588 29.9%
2023 42.57 1019th 1596 36.2%
2024 43.78 992nd 1577 37.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.87 814th 856 4.9%
2024 19.38 793rd 900 11.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 984th 1465 32.8%
2019 43.39 957th 1465 34.7%
2021 33.80 928th 1404 33.9%
2022 31.93 1010th 1419 28.8%
2023 40.40 934th 1447 35.5%
2024 50.02 826th 1484 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.98 1074th 1518 29.2%
2019 48.36 930th 1502 38.1%
2021 21.71 1099th 1467 25.1%
2022 30.91 1060th 1488 28.8%
2023 46.41 890th 1483 40.0%
2024 47.29 887th 1466 39.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.38 640th 1021 37.3%
2019 25.49 761st 956 20.4%
2021 15.54 726th 765 5.1%
2022 13.49 800th 824 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 1099th 1536 28.5%
2019 46.94 960th 1535 37.5%
2021 34.59 1011th 1499 32.6%
2022 27.63 1107th 1518 27.1%
2023 33.54 1061st 1498 29.2%
2024 36.57 1017th 1485 31.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.47 81st 239 66.1%
2021 31.25 129th 189 31.7%
2022 38.92 131st 216 39.4%
2023 63.00 67th 233 71.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thoreau Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 1126th 1309 14.0%
2019 32.19 1005th 1271 20.9%
2021 22.02 1042nd 1249 16.6%
2022 21.53 1066th 1242 14.2%
2023 23.79 1014th 1215 16.5%
2024 19.32 1034th 1190 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thoreau Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 623 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 664 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1990 684 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1991 688 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1992 701 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1993 705 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1994 732 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 827 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1996 827 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1997 887 6 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1998 884 7 12 11 2 n/a n/a 0 916
1999 822 3 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2000 830 2 14 20 1 n/a n/a 0 867
2001 797 4 11 19 3 n/a n/a 0 834
2002 710 5 13 15 4 n/a n/a 15 762
2003 710 5 13 15 4 n/a n/a 15 762
2004 688 6 11 16 3 n/a n/a 12 736
2005 664 9 11 13 2 n/a n/a 12 711
2006 611 11 11 17 2 n/a n/a 13 665
2007 592 16 8 17 1 n/a n/a 17 651
2008 579 18 6 19 0 n/a n/a 21 643
2009 580 20 6 29 0 n/a n/a 18 653
2010 661 27 4 38 1 n/a n/a 23 754
2011 646 20 4 30 1 0 27 0 728
2012 614 21 6 37 1 0 30 0 709
2013 398 12 8 42 0 0 16 0 476
2014 381 13 7 50 0 0 16 0 467
2015 375 7 5 59 0 0 16 0 462
2016 385 8 4 65 0 1 14 0 477
2017 341 17 4 57 0 0 13 0 432
2018 292 25 2 64 2 0 19 0 404
2019 272 25 6 49 2 1 21 0 376
2020 255 26 6 49 2 1 19 0 358
2021 241 23 7 57 1 1 26 0 356
2022 271 24 6 63 0 1 41 0 406
2023 272 21 8 61 0 1 46 0 409
2024 335 37 8 86 0 1 44 0 511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thoreau Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 31.0 20.4 0
1989 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1990 693 33.0 21.0 n/a
1991 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1992 707 37.3 18.9 13.2
1993 708 32.5 21.8 18.1
1994 737 34.0 21.7 17.2
1995 846 37.0 22.9 13.7
1996 846 37.0 22.9 13.7
1997 917 40.5 22.6 16.4
1998 916 42.8 21.4 14.5
1999 856 43.8 19.5 25.6
2000 867 45.5 19.1 26.6
2001 834 43.0 19.4 26.5
2002 762 42.2 18.1 26.2
2003 762 42.2 18.1 26.2
2004 736 37.4 19.7 29.3
2005 711 39.6 18.0 29.8
2006 665 35.9 18.5 36.2
2007 651 31.5 20.7 36.8
2008 643 31.8 20.2 n/a
2009 653 32.1 20.3 43.1
2010 754 35.2 21.4 57.9
2011 728 31.9 22.8 56.3
2012 709 36.5 19.3 63.2
2013 476 30.6 15.5 64.9
2014 467 29.3 15.9 69.8
2015 462 n/a n/a 64.9
2016 477 29.0 16.4 65.2
2017 432 26.0 16.6 67.8
2018 404 25.0 16.1 62.1
2019 376 22.0 17.0 58.2
2020 358 20.0 17.9 64.2
2021 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
2022 406 22.9 17.6 n/a
2023 409 22.0 18.5 60.1
2024 511 30.7 16.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thoreau Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 31.0 20.4 0
1989 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1990 693 33.0 21.0 n/a
1991 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1992 707 37.3 18.9 13.2
1993 708 32.5 21.8 18.1
1994 737 34.0 21.7 17.2
1995 846 37.0 22.9 13.7
1996 846 37.0 22.9 13.7
1997 917 40.5 22.6 16.4
1998 916 42.8 21.4 14.5
1999 856 43.8 19.5 25.6
2000 867 45.5 19.1 26.6
2001 834 43.0 19.4 26.5
2002 762 42.2 18.1 26.2
2003 762 42.2 18.1 26.2
2004 736 37.4 19.7 29.3
2005 711 39.6 18.0 29.8
2006 665 35.9 18.5 36.2
2007 651 31.5 20.7 36.8
2008 643 31.8 20.2 n/a
2009 653 32.1 20.3 43.1
2010 754 35.2 21.4 57.9
2011 728 31.9 22.8 56.3
2012 709 36.5 19.3 63.2
2013 476 30.6 15.5 64.9
2014 467 29.3 15.9 69.8
2015 462 n/a n/a 64.9
2016 477 29.0 16.4 65.2
2017 432 26.0 16.6 67.8
2018 404 25.0 16.1 62.1
2019 376 22.0 17.0 58.2
2020 358 20.0 17.9 64.2
2021 356 22.0 16.1 n/a
2022 406 22.9 17.6 n/a
2023 409 22.0 18.5 60.1
2024 511 30.7 16.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thoreau Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,646
2022 $12,553
2023 $12,847
2024 $11,989

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thoreau Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1046th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1019th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thoreau Park Elementary School)73.357.6
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Parma City)70.268.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thoreau Park Elementary School)63.648.5
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parma City)68.461
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thoreau Park Elementary School)68.961.1
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Parma City)78.172
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thoreau Park Elementary School)5050
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Parma City)65.359.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376409
 8.8%
African American2521
 16%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic4961
 24.5%
Pacific Islander11
White272272
Two or More Races2146
 119%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%60.1%
 1.9%


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Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks 992nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Thoreau Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Thoreau Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shiloh Middle School

Students at Thoreau Park Elementary School are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.


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