Enrollment
193
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panaca Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panaca Elementary School
Panaca Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Panaca, Nevada, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lincoln County School District also operates Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students) and Lincoln County High School (151 students) alongside Panaca Elementary 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 Panaca Elementary School compares
Panaca Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District, which includes Panaca Elementary School.
$16,780
Per student
+2%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 82.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Panaca on the city page.
Is Panaca Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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