Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Panorama Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Panorama Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Panora, IA, covering approximately 191.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 8.5 miles and the furthest edge located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Panorama Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Integrity, Perseverance, Growth
School Rankings
Panorama Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panorama Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panorama Elementary School's ranking?
Panorama Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Panorama Elementary School often compared to?
Panorama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guthrie Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Panorama Elementary School?
306 students attend Panorama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Panorama Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panorama Elementary School?
Panorama Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Panorama Elementary School offer ?
Panorama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Panorama Elementary School part of?
Panorama Elementary School is part of Panorama Comm School District.
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