- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pana, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173063003187
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pana · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 299
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pana, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 173063003187 · Pana, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (507 students)
Washington Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
507 students
- Pana Sr High S
Pana Sr High School
404 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
299 students
- Pana Jr High S
Pana Jr High School
248 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Pana Cusd 8 reports $14,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pana Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pana Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elem School rank among public schools in Pana?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pana Cusd 8?
Besides Washington Elem School, Pana Cusd 8 also operates Lincoln Elem School (507 students), Pana Sr High School (404 students), and Pana Jr High School (248 students). See the Pana Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.