Enrollment
526
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Muir Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Muir Elementary School
John Muir Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 60% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 52.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenbriar Middle School (1,064 students): John Muir Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.2:1 vs 21.7:1).
Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students) and Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) alongside John Muir Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Muir Elementary School compares
John Muir Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes John Muir Elementary School.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Muir Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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