Enrollment
146
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panora, IA
Panorama Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Panorama Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190002501335
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Panora · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panora, IA.
School address
District: Panorama Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002501335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panorama Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panorama Middle School
Panorama Middle School is a small middle school in Panora, Iowa, enrolling 146 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Panorama Comm School District also operates Panorama Elementary (306 students) and Panorama High School (220 students) alongside Panorama Middle 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 Panorama Middle School compares
Panorama Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Panorama Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Panorama Comm School District, which includes Panorama Middle School.
$12,568
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Panorama Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panorama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Panorama Middle School
How many students attend Panorama Middle School?
Panorama Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panora, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panorama Middle School?
33.5% of students at Panorama Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Panorama Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Panora, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama Middle School?
Panorama Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Panorama Middle School rank among public schools in Panora?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama Middle School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Panora on the city page.
Is Panorama Middle School a good school?
Panorama Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa 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 Panorama Comm School District?
Besides Panorama Middle School, Panorama Comm School District also operates Panorama Elementary (306 students) and Panorama High School (220 students). See the Panorama Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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