Pana CUSD 8

Pana CUSD 8 is an open, non-charter public school district located at 201 W 8th St in Pana, Illinois. Situated in a distant town setting within the Taylorville metropolitan area, the district operates three schools delivering public education spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the system serves a total student body of 1,159 learners, consisting of 580 female students and 579 male students enrolled across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its academic programs and campus operations, Pana CUSD 8 maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 439.38 personnel. This workforce includes 166.68 FTE teachers, 28 FTE instructional aides, and 244.7 FTE support staff members dedicated to student success. The district's student enrollment comprises 1,096 White students, 35 students of two or more races, 15 Hispanic students, 9 Black students, 2 Asian students, and 2 American Indian students. Families, students, and researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their website at http://www.panaschools.com or contacting the district office directly at (217) 562-1500.