Parma District

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Parma, Idaho - 3 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Parma District #82 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,473 per pupil, Parma District ranks #102 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,038
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$9,473
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Parma District operates 3 public schools serving 1,038 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Canyon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,473 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.5% local, 61.3% state, and 16.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #82 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 313:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 67.5% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Maxine Johnson Elementary, with a diversity index of 47.6/100.

Its largest campus is Maxine Johnson Elementary, enrolling 377 students (38% of the district's total enrollment).

Maxine Johnson Elementary accounts for 36.3% of all Parma District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Parma District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Parma District student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Parma District is typically wider than the Parma District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
61.3%
State
22.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
82 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Parma District.

White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 45.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Parma District's schools, above the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Maxine Johnson Elementary 47.6
  2. 2 Parma Middle School 45.7
  3. 3 Parma High School 41.8

Programs & Resources

313:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Parma District

School Enrollment
Maxine Johnson Elementary
377
Parma Middle School
321
Parma High School
305

How Parma District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Isucceed Virtual High School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
The Sage International School of Boise a Public Charter Sch Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
New Plymouth District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mountain View School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
North Star Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Parma District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parma District?

Parma District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,038 students.

How much does Parma District spend per student?

Parma District spends $9,473 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #82 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Parma District?

Parma District students are 67.5% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Parma District?

Parma District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #82 out of 139 districts in Idaho.