Enrollment
492
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Magnolia, AR
Magnolia Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050004400655
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Jr. High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Jr. High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Jr. High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR.
School address
District: Magnolia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004400655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Jr. High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Jr. High School
Magnolia Jr. High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Magnolia, Arkansas, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (34%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 258 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 492 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students) and East Side Elementary School (570 students) alongside Magnolia Jr. High 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 Jr. High School compares
Magnolia Jr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$11,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.4 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
African American 55.1%
White 33.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Magnolia Jr. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia School District, which includes Magnolia Jr. High School.
$11,984
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Pre-K Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Jr. High School
How many students attend Magnolia Jr. High School?
Magnolia Jr. High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Magnolia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Jr. High School is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Jr. High School?
59.8% of students at Magnolia Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Jr. High School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Magnolia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Jr. High School?
Magnolia Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Jr. High School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Jr. High School ranks #3 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.
Is Magnolia Jr. High School a good school?
Magnolia Jr. High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas 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 Magnolia School District?
Besides Magnolia Jr. High School, Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students), East Side Elementary School (570 students), and Central Elementary School (527 students). See the Magnolia School District district page for the complete list.
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