Panorama Elementary School

401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 322 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Panorama Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Panorama Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#609 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
70-74%
64%
65-69%
70%
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panorama Elementary School's ranking?
Panorama Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,233 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
322 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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