- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Parma Middle School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 160255000080 · Parma, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 17.8:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxine Johnson Elementary (377 students)
Parma Middle School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Parma Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxine Johnson
Maxine Johnson Elementary
377 students
- This school
Parma Middle School
321 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
305 students
What this shows Parma Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parma Middle School compares
Parma Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,762
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 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.
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
District finance for Parma District reports $9,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.