- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Panorama Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Panorama Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080453000669
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Middle School ranks #2 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Panorama Middle School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 080453000669 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 10.3:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Panorama Middle School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Panorama Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 339
Panorama Middle School
339 students
What this shows Panorama Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panorama Middle School compares
Panorama Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 330 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 99.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 17.5%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Panorama Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panorama Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panorama Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panorama Middle School
How many students attend Panorama Middle School?
Panorama Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Middle School?
63.8% of students at Panorama Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Panorama Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama Middle School?
Panorama Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panorama Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Middle School ranks #2 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Panorama Middle School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.