Enrollment
738
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, TX
Cedric C Smith
Federal NCES profile for Cedric C Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482874008884
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedric C Smith earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedric C Smith has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedric C Smith ranks #1 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedric C Smith compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedric C Smith
Cedric C Smith is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Magnolia, Texas, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Magnolia Isd spends $10,506 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students) and Magnolia H S (2,292 students) alongside Cedric C Smith.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedric C Smith compares
Cedric C Smith on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 31.8%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Cedric C Smith is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Isd, which includes Cedric C Smith.
$10,506
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 27.0%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedric C Smith Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedric C Smith's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedric C Smith
How many students attend Cedric C Smith?
Cedric C Smith has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedric C Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedric C Smith is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedric C Smith?
46.7% of students at Cedric C Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedric C Smith?
The largest demographic group at Cedric C Smith is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedric C Smith?
Cedric C Smith has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedric C Smith rank among schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedric C Smith ranks #1 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magnolia on the city page.
Is Cedric C Smith a good school?
Cedric C Smith earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Cedric C Smith, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.
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