Enrollment
636
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, CA
Magnolia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006204235
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Oakdale Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060006204235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Elementary
Magnolia Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakdale, California, enrolling 636 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #347.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oakdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students): Magnolia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 22.4:1).
Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students) and Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students) alongside Magnolia Elementary.
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 Magnolia Elementary compares
Magnolia Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Magnolia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakdale Joint Unified, which includes Magnolia Elementary.
$13,700
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.1%
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 Magnolia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Cloverland Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Elementary
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Elementary?
47.8% of students at Magnolia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Elementary is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Magnolia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oakdale on the city page.
Is Magnolia Elementary a good school?
Magnolia Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California 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 Oakdale Joint Unified?
Besides Magnolia Elementary, Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students), Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students), and Oakdale Junior High (780 students). See the Oakdale Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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