Enrollment
68
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colville, WA
Panorama School
Federal NCES profile for Panorama School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530163003305
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panorama School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Colville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Panorama School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Colville, WA.
School address
District: Colville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530163003305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panorama School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panorama School
Panorama School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Colville, Washington, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 29% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 68 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Colville School District spends $14,286 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Colville's public schools, it stands alongside Onion Creek Elementary (45 students): Panorama School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 11.3:1).
Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students) and Hofstetter Elementary (407 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 80.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Panorama School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colville School District, which includes Panorama School.
$14,286
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 75.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hofstetter Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colville Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Colville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colville Fish Hatchery | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar other schools in Colville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Panorama School
How many students attend Panorama School?
Panorama School has 68 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panorama School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panorama School is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panorama School?
64.6% of students at Panorama School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panorama School?
The largest demographic group at Panorama School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Colville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panorama School?
Panorama School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Colville?
By Resource Investment Index, Panorama School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Colville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colville on the city page.
Is Panorama School a good school?
Panorama School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington 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 Colville School District?
Besides Panorama School, Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students), Hofstetter Elementary (407 students), and Colville Junior High School (401 students). See the Colville School District district page for the complete list.
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