- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parma, ID
Parma High School
Federal NCES profile for Parma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160255000451
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parma High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parma High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parma High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Parma, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Parma High School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 160255000451 · Parma, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.9:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxine Johnson Elementary (377 students)
Parma High School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Parma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxine Johnson
Maxine Johnson Elementary
377 students
- Parma Middle S
Parma Middle School
321 students
- This school
Parma High School
305 students
What this shows Parma High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parma High School compares
Parma High School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Idaho - lower ratio than 49% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Parma High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parma District reports $9,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parma High School'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
Nationwide high 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parma High School
How many students attend Parma High School?
Parma High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parma, ID. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma High School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 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 High School?
24.9% of students at Parma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parma High School?
The largest demographic group at Parma High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Parma, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma High School?
Parma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parma High School rank among public schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parma High School ranks #1 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 Parma High School, Parma District also operates Maxine Johnson Elementary (377 students) and Parma Middle School (321 students). See the Parma District district page for the complete list.