- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panora, IA
Panorama Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Panorama Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190002500606
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Panora · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panora, IA.
School address
District: Panorama Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002500606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Panorama Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 190002500606 · Panora, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 12.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Panorama High School (220 students)
Panorama Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Panorama Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Panorama Elementary
306 students
- Panorama High
Panorama High School
220 students
- Panorama Middl
Panorama Middle School
146 students
What this shows Panorama Elementary reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panorama Elementary compares
Panorama Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,861
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Panorama Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panorama Comm School District reports $13,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panorama Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panorama Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panorama Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panorama Elementary
How many students attend Panorama Elementary?
Panorama Elementary has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panora, IA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panorama Elementary?
36.6% of students at Panorama Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Panorama Elementary is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Panora, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama Elementary?
Panorama Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Panorama Elementary rank among public schools in Panora?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panora, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Panorama Comm School District?
Besides Panorama Elementary, Panorama Comm School District also operates Panorama High School (220 students) and Panorama Middle School (146 students). See the Panorama Comm School District district page for the complete list.