- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joppa, MD
Magnolia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000706
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Joppa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Joppa, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Magnolia Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 240039000706 · Joppa, MD Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 12.4:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Magnolia Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 545
Magnolia Elementary
545 students
What this shows Magnolia Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Elementary compares
Magnolia Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 12.7%
White 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Magnolia Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Joppa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Elementary
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joppa, MD. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Elementary?
86.1% of students at Magnolia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Elementary is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Joppa, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Elementary rank among schools in Joppa?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Joppa, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joppa on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Magnolia Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.