- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Panorama Middle School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 190002501335 · Panora, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 16.2:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Panorama Elementary (306 students)
Panorama Middle School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Panorama Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panorama Eleme
Panorama Elementary
306 students
- Panorama High
Panorama High School
220 students
- This school
Panorama Middle School
146 students
What this shows Panorama Middle School reports 146 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 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.