Enrollment
391
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trussville, AL
Magnolia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010001302401
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Trussville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010001302401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Elementary School
Magnolia Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Trussville, Alabama, enrolling 391 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Magnolia Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Alabama average.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trussville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cahaba Elementary School (542 students): Magnolia Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.5:1).
Trussville City also operates Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students) and Paine Elementary School (1,338 students) alongside Magnolia Elementary School.
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 School compares
Magnolia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 69% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 63.9%
African American 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Magnolia Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trussville City, which includes Magnolia Elementary School.
$11,528
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 51.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitttrussville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hewitttrussville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cahaba Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,571
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Trussville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Elementary School
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trussville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 School?
18.1% of students at Magnolia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Elementary School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trussville on the city page.
Is Magnolia Elementary School a good school?
Magnolia Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama 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 Trussville City?
Besides Magnolia Elementary School, Trussville City also operates Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students), Paine Elementary School (1,338 students), and Hewitttrussville Middle School (1,163 students). See the Trussville City district page for the complete list.
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