Enrollment
408
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, MI
Parma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263594000558
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parma Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parma Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Parma, MI.
School address
District: Western School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263594000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parma Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parma Elementary School
Parma Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Parma, Michigan, enrolling 408 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 703 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Western School District also operates Western High School (809 students) and Western Middle School (594 students) alongside Parma 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 Parma Elementary School compares
Parma Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 85.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Parma Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western School District, which includes Parma Elementary School.
$11,737
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 70.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 Parma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bean Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville Community Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parma Elementary School
How many students attend Parma Elementary School?
Parma Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parma, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parma Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Parma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parma Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Parma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma Elementary School?
Parma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Parma Elementary School rank among public schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Parma, MI. 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 Parma Elementary School a good school?
Parma Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan 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 Western School District?
Besides Parma Elementary School, Western School District also operates Western High School (809 students), Western Middle School (594 students), and Bean Elementary School (409 students). See the Western School District district page for the complete list.
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