Enrollment
377
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maxine Johnson Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maxine Johnson Elementary
Maxine Johnson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Parma, Idaho, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
The surrounding Parma District spends $9,473 per pupil, 21% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Parma District also operates Parma Middle School (321 students) and Parma High School (305 students) alongside Maxine Johnson Elementary.
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 Maxine Johnson Elementary compares
Maxine Johnson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma District, which includes Maxine Johnson Elementary.
$9,473
Per student
-21%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Parma on the city page.
Is Maxine Johnson Elementary a good school?
Maxine Johnson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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