- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
John Muir Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446301504
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
John Muir Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 390446301504 · Parma, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 29.2:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
John Muir Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+37.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John Muir Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- This school 526
John Muir Elementary School
526 students
What this shows John Muir Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Elementary School compares
John Muir Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 60% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 9.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, John Muir Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary School
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary School is 29.2:1, which is 60% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Muir Elementary School?
52.0% of students at John Muir Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Muir Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides John Muir Elementary School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.