- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Magnolia Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060006204235 · Oakdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 24.5:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakdale High (1,563 students)
Magnolia Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,563 students
- Fair Oaks Elem
Fair Oaks Elementary
785 students
- Oakdale Junior
Oakdale Junior High
780 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
665 students
- This school
Magnolia Elementary
636 students
- Cloverland Ele 488
Cloverland Elementary
488 students
What this shows Magnolia Elementary reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Elementary compares
Magnolia Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Oakdale Joint Unified reports $14,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.