- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Magnolia Jr. High School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 050004400655 · Magnolia, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 9.6:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia High School (797 students)
Magnolia Jr. High School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High School
797 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary School
570 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
527 students
- This school
Magnolia Jr. High School
492 students
- Walker Pre-K C 119
Walker Pre-K Center
119 students
What this shows Magnolia Jr. High School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Jr. High School compares
Magnolia Jr. High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 67.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.