Pana Elem School

www.panaschools.com

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln 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 instruction for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and social development, helping to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic mission, Lincoln Elementary plays a central role in the social fabric of Pana. By maintaining a focus on small-town educational values, the school encourages community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. Through its structured programs and dedicated staff, Lincoln Elementary strives to build a strong educational baseline, aiming to equip its students with the essential skills and character traits necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

507

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pana Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
486 (95.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.8%)
Hispanic
3 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pana CUSD 8
Phone:	(217)562-1510
Website:	http://www.panaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69