Enrollment
410
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Intermediate
Magnolia Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Grass Valley, California, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,090, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary spends $12,557 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grass Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Union Hill Middle (146 students): Magnolia Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary also operates Cottage Hill Elementary (485 students) and Alta Sierra Elementary (338 students) alongside Magnolia Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Magnolia Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary, which includes Magnolia Intermediate.
$12,557
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.1%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Magnolia Intermediate a good school?
Magnolia Intermediate earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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