- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azusa, 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 060360000278
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
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 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Magnolia Elementary grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060360000278 · Azusa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 26.2:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Magnolia Elementary grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.0 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
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- This school 367
Magnolia Elementary
367 students
What this shows Magnolia Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Elementary compares
Magnolia Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$20,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Magnolia Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Azusa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valleydale Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21:1 students per teacher
Paramount Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Lee Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Dalton Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 25.6:1 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Elementary
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Elementary?
74.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Azusa, CA.
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 Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Azusa, 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 Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Magnolia Elementary, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.