- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, ID
Maxine Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maxine Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160255000449
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxine Johnson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxine Johnson Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxine Johnson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Parma, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Maxine Johnson Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 160255000449 · Parma, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Parma Middle School (321 students)
Maxine Johnson Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Maxine Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maxine Johnson Elementary
377 students
- Parma Middle S
Parma Middle School
321 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
305 students
What this shows Maxine Johnson Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxine Johnson Elementary compares
Maxine Johnson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Idaho - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Maxine Johnson Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Parma District reports $9,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxine Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxine Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxine Johnson Elementary
How many students attend Maxine Johnson Elementary?
Maxine Johnson Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parma, ID. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxine Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxine Johnson Elementary is 18:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxine Johnson Elementary?
38.8% of students at Maxine Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxine Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maxine Johnson Elementary is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Parma, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxine Johnson Elementary?
Maxine Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Maxine Johnson Elementary rank among public schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxine Johnson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Parma, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Parma District?
Besides Maxine Johnson Elementary, Parma District also operates Parma Middle School (321 students) and Parma High School (305 students). See the Parma District district page for the complete list.