Thoreau Park Elementary School

About Thoreau Park Elementary School

Thoreau Park Elementary, located in Parma, Ohio, has 409 students in grades K-4. The school is in a large suburban area close to Cleveland. Parma is in Cuyahoga County and is known for its residential areas and family focus. The student body is split almost evenly between girls (47%) and boys (53%). A third of the students (33.5%) are minorities: 14.9% White, 11.2% Hispanic/Latino, 5.1% two or more races, 2% Black, and 0.2% Asian. About 60% of the students come from homes with economic hardship. The school has 22 full-time teachers, for a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academically, 42% of students are doing well in math and 52% in reading. It is ranked between #1183 and #1577 in Ohio and #6-8 among elementary schools in Parma. Though test scores are not as high as expected, Thoreau Park gives a supportive and diverse place to learn, making it a good choice for families seeking the best elementary school in Ohio.

Contact Information

Address

5401 W 54TH ST PARMA OH 44129

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Phone

(440) 885-2352

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Website

https://www.parmacityschools.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

409

Total Students

$110826

Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

48

of 109 in Ohio

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.5%

Asian 2%

Hispanic 14.9%

Black 5.1%

Two+ Races 11.2%

Native Am. 0%

White

66.5%

Asian

2%

Hispanic

14.9%

Black

5.1%

Two+ Races

11.2%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 409

47.4%

194 Female

52.6%

215 Male

Student Population

409 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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