Enrollment
305
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160255000451
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 38
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parma High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parma High School
Parma High School is a mid-sized high school in Parma, Idaho, enrolling 305 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.9% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Parma District also operates Maxine Johnson Elementary (377 students) and Parma Middle School (321 students) alongside Parma High 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 High School compares
Parma High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,473
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma District, which includes Parma High School.
$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 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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~305 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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. See all public schools in Parma on the city page.
Is Parma High School a good school?
Parma High School earns 38/100 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 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.
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