Thoreau Park Elementary School

Thoreau Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
5401 W 54th St,  Parma, OH
Parma City School District
3.4
511 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Theodore Bickley
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
66.5%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/2/2025
I have lived in Parma, OH for going on 5 years now. I have two kids going through this school and find it to be appropriate, fun, and extremely educational. Teachers know what they are talking about and keep family informed of the progress they are making. The only thing that I would touch on is per...
5.0 parent
11/17/2022
My daughter is in the MD class and the staff are exceptional! The teacher is awesome. I have no complaints.
4.0 parent
10/23/2014
I have 3 kids going to this school my opinion is that it's a great school, the whole staff has been friendly and helpful
3.0 parent
8/5/2014
I personally don't like this school. I've had 2 kids go through this school and one loved it and one hated it. I don't think they are very nice either. They aren't very helpful to the kids either when they don't understand. I will be sending my younger kids to a different school in Parma when its ti...

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Thoreau Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Parma, OH, in the Parma neighborhood, and is served by the Parma City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Thoreau Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $231,242. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parma Virtual Learning Academy, Brooklyn High School, Parma High School, and more. Learn more about what Parma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thoreau Park Elementary School.

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