- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burbank, CA
Magnolia Park
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060645005849
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Park earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- small classes for California
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Park has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Park ranks #3 of 3 schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645005849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Magnolia Park grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060645005849 · Burbank, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 16.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
Magnolia Park grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burbank High
Burbank High
2,457 students
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
2,283 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
1,353 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- This school 33
Magnolia Park
33 students
What this shows Magnolia Park reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Park compares
Magnolia Park is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 30.3%
Two or More 18.2%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Magnolia Park is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Burbank
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Park
How many students attend Magnolia Park?
Magnolia Park has 33 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Burbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park is 16.5:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% higher 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 Park?
33.3% of students at Magnolia Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Park?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Park is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Park?
Magnolia Park has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Park rank among schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Park ranks #3 of 3 schools in Burbank, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides Magnolia Park, Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students), Burroughs High (2,283 students), and John Muir Middle (1,353 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.