Enrollment
407
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Magnolia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072002078
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #11 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072002078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Elementary compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Elementary
Magnolia Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Iberia, Louisiana, enrolling 407 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (24%) (diversity index 64/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Iberia Parish spends $12,027 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Iberia's public schools, it stands alongside Caneview Elementary School (509 students): Magnolia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 18.9:1).
Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students) and Westgate High School (863 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
6
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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
African American 53.3%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Magnolia Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iberia Parish, which includes Magnolia Elementary.
$12,027
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Elementary
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 17:1, which is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Elementary?
76.3% of students at Magnolia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Elementary is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
Is Magnolia Elementary a good school?
Magnolia Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana 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 Iberia Parish?
Besides Magnolia Elementary, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.
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