- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Magnolia School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001458
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School ranks #8 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Magnolia School held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120144001458 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 5.5:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Magnolia School held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Magnolia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 115
Magnolia School
115 students
What this shows Magnolia School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia School compares
Magnolia School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 16.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Magnolia School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia School
How many students attend Magnolia School?
Magnolia School has 115 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 65% 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 School?
39.1% of students at Magnolia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia School?
Magnolia School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School ranks #8 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Magnolia School, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.