- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Springs, MS
Magnolia Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280336000648
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Park Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Park Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Park Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336000648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Magnolia Park Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280336000648 · Ocean Springs, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students)
Magnolia Park Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- This school 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- Pecan Park Ele 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- Oak Park Eleme 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Magnolia Park Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Park Elementary compares
Magnolia Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 52% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$10,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Magnolia Park Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Springs School Dist reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecan Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Ocean Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Standard public school
1,284 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
St Martin Upper Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pecan Park Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Park Elementary
How many students attend Magnolia Park Elementary?
Magnolia Park Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Park Elementary?
38.3% of students at Magnolia Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Park Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Park Elementary?
Magnolia Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Park Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ocean Springs School Dist?
Besides Magnolia Park Elementary, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students), and Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.