Enrollment
321
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, ID
Parma Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parma Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160255000080
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parma Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Parma Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parma, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parma Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parma Middle School
Parma Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Parma, Idaho, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 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 High School (305 students) alongside Parma Middle 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 Middle School compares
Parma Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% 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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Parma Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma District, which includes Parma Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine Johnson Elementary | 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 Parma Middle 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parma Middle School
How many students attend Parma Middle School?
Parma Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parma Middle School?
35.6% of students at Parma Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parma Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parma Middle School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Parma, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parma Middle School?
Parma Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parma Middle School rank among public schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Parma Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Parma Middle School earns 45/100 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 Middle School, Parma District also operates Maxine Johnson Elementary (377 students) and Parma High School (305 students). See the Parma District district page for the complete list.
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