Panorama Comm School District

Panora, Iowa — 3 schools

691
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,654
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Panorama Comm School District operates 3 public schools serving 691 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 672 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Guthrie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,654 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 54.3% local, 38.2% state, and 7.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $85,145 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #225 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 263:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Panorama Elementary accounts for 45.5% of all Panorama Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Panorama Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Panorama Comm School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Panorama Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 146 students (lowest) to 306 students (highest), a spread of 160 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Panorama Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Panorama Comm School District is typically wider than the Panorama Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Panorama Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Panorama Comm School District is typically wider than the Panorama Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
38.2%
State
54.3%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
225 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Guthrie County county, where this district is located.

$1,063
Studio/mo
$1,109
1 BR/mo
$1,318
2 BR/mo
$1,794
3 BR/mo
$1,841
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,145
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Panorama Comm School District.

White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
263:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Panorama Comm School District

School Enrollment
Panorama Elementary
306
Panorama High School
220
Panorama Middle School
146

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Panorama Comm School District?

Panorama Comm School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 691 students.

How much does Panorama Comm School District spend per student?

Panorama Comm School District spends $14,654 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #225 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Panorama Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Panorama Comm School District is $85,145 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Panorama Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Guthrie County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Panorama Comm School District?

Panorama Comm School District students are 93.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Panorama Comm School District?

Panorama Comm School District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #225 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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