Global Village Academy vs Thoreau Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Village Academy
Parma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
235 students
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Global Village Academy Parma, Ohio | Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,713 | #919 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #15522 of 50,301 | #15078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 235 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| city | Parma | Parma |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.9 vs 64.6).
- •Global Village Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Global Village Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.5).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 235.
- •Global Village Academy is a charter school while Thoreau Park Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Global Village Academy better than Thoreau Park Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Global Village Academy and Thoreau Park Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Parma and Parma in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Village Academy: 235. Thoreau Park Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Village Academy and Thoreau Park Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Global Village Academy is 944th of 1,713 and Thoreau Park Elementary School is 919th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).