- Enrollment
- 1,571
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Magnolia Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010001302401 · Trussville, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students)
Magnolia Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville High School
1,571 students
- Paine Elementa
Paine Elementary School
1,338 students
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville Middle School
1,163 students
- Cahaba Element 542
Cahaba Elementary School
542 students
- This school 391
Magnolia Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Magnolia Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Elementary School compares
Magnolia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Trussville City reports $12,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,338
- 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.
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.