- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Magnolia, AR
Magnolia High School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050004400656
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR.
School address
District: Magnolia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004400656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Magnolia High School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 050004400656 · Magnolia, AR High · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 11.2:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side Elementary School (570 students)
Magnolia High School held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Magnolia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Magnolia High School
797 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary School
570 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
527 students
- Magnolia Jr. H
Magnolia Jr. High School
492 students
- Walker Pre-K C 119
Walker Pre-K Center
119 students
What this shows Magnolia High School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia High School compares
Magnolia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Magnolia High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Pre-K Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high 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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia High School
How many students attend Magnolia High School?
Magnolia High School has 797 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magnolia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 High School?
50.9% of students at Magnolia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia High School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia High School is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Magnolia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia High School?
Magnolia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia School District?
Besides Magnolia High School, Magnolia School District also operates East Side Elementary School (570 students), Central Elementary School (527 students), and Magnolia Jr. High School (492 students). See the Magnolia School District district page for the complete list.