- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pana, IL
Pana Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Pana Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173063003186
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pana Sr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pana · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 404
- students enrolled
Pana Sr High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pana Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pana, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Pana Sr High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 173063003186 · Pana, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (507 students)
Pana Sr High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pana Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
507 students
- This school
Pana Sr High School
404 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
299 students
- Pana Jr High S
Pana Jr High School
248 students
What this shows Pana Sr High School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pana Sr High School compares
Pana Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Pana Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pana Cusd 8 reports $14,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pana Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pana Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pana Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pana Sr High School
How many students attend Pana Sr High School?
Pana Sr High School has 404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pana Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pana Sr High School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pana Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Pana Sr High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Pana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pana Sr High School?
Pana Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pana Sr High School rank among public schools in Pana?
By Resource Investment Index, Pana Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pana Cusd 8?
Besides Pana Sr High School, Pana Cusd 8 also operates Lincoln Elem School (507 students), Washington Elem School (299 students), and Pana Jr High School (248 students). See the Pana Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.