- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, TX
Magnolia Parkway El
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Parkway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482874012105
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Parkway El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Parkway El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Parkway El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Magnolia Parkway El grew from 776 students in 2022-23 to 859 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 482874012105 · Magnolia, TX Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Magnolia Parkway El grew from 776 students in 2022-23 to 859 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Parkway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- This school 680
Magnolia Parkway El
680 students
What this shows Magnolia Parkway El reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Parkway El compares
Magnolia Parkway El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 43.2%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Magnolia Parkway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Parkway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Parkway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Parkway El
How many students attend Magnolia Parkway El?
Magnolia Parkway El has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Parkway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Parkway El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Parkway El?
39.4% of students at Magnolia Parkway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Parkway El?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Parkway El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Parkway El?
Magnolia Parkway El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Parkway El rank among schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Parkway El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Magnolia Parkway El, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.