- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panaca, NV
Panaca Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Panaca Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320027000172
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panaca Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Panaca · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Panaca Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panaca Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Panaca Elementary School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 320027000172 · Panaca, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 24.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students)
Panaca Elementary School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Panaca Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- Caliente Eleme
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- Meadow Valley 77
Meadow Valley Middle School
77 students
What this shows Panaca Elementary School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panaca Elementary School compares
Panaca Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Nevada - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Panaca Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panaca Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panaca Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panaca Elementary School
How many students attend Panaca Elementary School?
Panaca Elementary School has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panaca, NV. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panaca Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panaca Elementary School is 24.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panaca Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Panaca Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panaca Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Panaca Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Panaca, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panaca Elementary School?
Panaca Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panaca Elementary School rank among public schools in Panaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Panaca Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Panaca Elementary School, Lincoln County School District also operates Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), Lincoln County High School (151 students), and Pahranagat Valley High School (90 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.