Enrollment
431
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan, IA
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Logan-Magnolia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191746001013
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 431
- students enrolled
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Logan-Magnolia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191746001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logan-Magnolia Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Logan, Iowa, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Logan-Magnolia Comm School District spends $10,115 per pupil, 21% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Logan's public schools, it stands alongside Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School (294 students): Logan-Magnolia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.7:1).
Its district, Logan-Magnolia Comm School District, also runs Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School (294 students).
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 Logan-Magnolia Elementary School compares
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Logan-Magnolia Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan-Magnolia Comm School District, which includes Logan-Magnolia Elementary School.
$10,115
Per student
-21%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.9%
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 Logan-Magnolia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Logan-Magnolia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Logan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Logan-Magnolia Elementary School
How many students attend Logan-Magnolia Elementary School?
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan-Magnolia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Logan-Magnolia Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Logan, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan-Magnolia Elementary School?
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
Is Logan-Magnolia Elementary School a good school?
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. 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 Logan-Magnolia Comm School District?
Besides Logan-Magnolia Elementary School, Logan-Magnolia Comm School District also operates Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School (294 students). See the Logan-Magnolia Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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