Enrollment
1,430
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shreveport, LA
Magnolia School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220030002377Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia School of Excellence earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #7 of 35
- schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 68.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia School of Excellence has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School of Excellence ranks #7 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030002377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
68.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+305% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia School of Excellence compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia School of Excellence
Magnolia School of Excellence is a large charter combined-grade school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 1,430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 68.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 305% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.7% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,430 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shreveport's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students): Magnolia School of Excellence is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (68.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside Magnolia School of Excellence.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magnolia School of Excellence compares
Magnolia School of Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 68.1:1 | ▲ 305% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,430
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
68.1:1
students per teacher
- 305% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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
101
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
White 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Magnolia School of Excellence is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Magnolia School of Excellence.
$14,387
Per student
-12%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 33.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Magnolia School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Shreveport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Standard public school
1,480 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Turner Elementary Middle School
Standard public school
1,437 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Linwood Charter School
Standard public school
1,092 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
837 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Stem Academy
Standard public school
695 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia School of Excellence
How many students attend Magnolia School of Excellence?
Magnolia School of Excellence has 1,430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School of Excellence is 68.1:1, which is 305% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 334% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia School of Excellence?
41.7% of students at Magnolia School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia School of Excellence is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia School of Excellence?
Magnolia School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia School of Excellence rank among schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia School of Excellence ranks #7 of 35 schools in Shreveport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shreveport on the city page.
Is Magnolia School of Excellence a good school?
Magnolia School of Excellence earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Magnolia School of Excellence, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.
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