- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panora, IA
Panorama High School
Federal NCES profile for Panorama High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190002501334
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Panora · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Panora, IA.
School address
District: Panorama Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002501334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Panorama High School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 190002501334 · Panora, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Panorama Elementary (306 students)
Panorama High School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Panorama High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panorama Eleme
Panorama Elementary
306 students
- This school
Panorama High School
220 students
- Panorama Middl
Panorama Middle School
146 students
What this shows Panorama High School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panorama High School compares
Panorama High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Panorama High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panorama Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panorama High School'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 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panorama High School
How many students attend Panorama High School?
Panorama High School has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panora, IA. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama High School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 High School?
30.5% of students at Panorama High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama High School?
The largest demographic group at Panorama High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Panora, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama High School?
Panorama High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Panora?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama High School ranks #3 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 High School, Panorama Comm School District also operates Panorama Elementary (306 students) and Panorama Middle School (146 students). See the Panorama Comm School District district page for the complete list.