Enrollment
447
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Panorama School
Federal NCES profile for Panorama School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000866
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama School ranks #5 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panorama School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panorama School
Panorama School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 447 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Panorama 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 School compares
Panorama School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Utah - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Panorama School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Panorama School.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panorama School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Panorama School
How many students attend Panorama School?
Panorama School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama School is 17.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 14% higher 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 School?
44.6% of students at Panorama School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama School?
The largest demographic group at Panorama School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama School?
Panorama School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panorama School rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama School ranks #5 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
Is Panorama School a good school?
Panorama School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah 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 Washington District?
Besides Panorama School, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.
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