- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Magnolia School of Excellence grew from 1,330 students in 2022-23 to 1,449 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 220030002377 · Shreveport, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
1,430 enr · 68.1:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Magnolia School of Excellence grew from 1,330 students in 2022-23 to 1,449 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Magnolia School of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- C.E. Byrd High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,517 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,480 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- This school
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,345 students
What this shows Magnolia School of Excellence reports 1,430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia School of Excellence compares
Magnolia School of Excellence is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,517
- 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
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 (~1,430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,449 (2023-24), up 119.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.