- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grass Valley, CA
Magnolia Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063093004792
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Intermediate earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 20
- public schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Intermediate ranks #18 of 20 public schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063093004792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Magnolia Intermediate held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063093004792 · Grass Valley, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 22.8:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Hill Elementary (485 students)
Magnolia Intermediate held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cottage Hill E
Cottage Hill Elementary
485 students
- This school
Magnolia Intermediate
410 students
- Alta Sierra El
Alta Sierra Elementary
338 students
- Arete Charter
Arete Charter Academy
207 students
What this shows Magnolia Intermediate reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Intermediate compares
Magnolia Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Magnolia Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary reports $13,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Sierra Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arete Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Grass Valley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Intermediate
How many students attend Magnolia Intermediate?
Magnolia Intermediate has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Intermediate is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Intermediate?
32.7% of students at Magnolia Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Intermediate is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Intermediate?
Magnolia Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Intermediate ranks #18 of 20 public schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary?
Besides Magnolia Intermediate, Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary also operates Cottage Hill Elementary (485 students), Alta Sierra Elementary (338 students), and Arete Charter Academy (207 students). See the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary district page for the complete list.