Washington Elem School

www.panaschools.com

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in Pana, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Pana Community Unit School District #8, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grade levels, fostering an environment centered on core learning, social development, and preparation for middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Pana, operating with a commitment to student growth and community engagement. By prioritizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, Washington Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary academic and interpersonal tools to succeed as they progress through their educational journey.

299

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
292 (97.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pana CUSD 8
Phone:	(217)562-7500
Website:	http://www.panaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 67

Grade 8 1