- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foley, AL
Magnolia School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027000648
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Foley, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Magnolia School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010027000648 · Foley, AL Other · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 17.2:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Magnolia School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Magnolia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Magnolia School
944 students
What this shows Magnolia School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia School compares
Magnolia School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Magnolia School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Foley
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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia School
How many students attend Magnolia School?
Magnolia School has 944 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 School?
68.5% of students at Magnolia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Foley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia School?
Magnolia School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Foley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Foley on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Magnolia School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.