Enrollment
411
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson, CA
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060219412010Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy 3 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #24 of 24
- public schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy 3 has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 3 ranks #24 of 24 public schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy 3 District · California
NCES ID 060219412010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy 3 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy 3
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Carson, California, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,240, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carson's public schools, it stands alongside Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment (878 students): Magnolia Science Academy 3 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Magnolia Science Academy 3 District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy 3 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Science Academy 3 compares
Magnolia Science Academy 3 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$16,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
African American 42.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Magnolia Science Academy 3 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy 3 District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy 3.
$16,966
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 26.2%
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.
Similar other schools in Carson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy 3
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 3 is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Science Academy 3?
59.9% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 3?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Science Academy 3 rank among public schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 3 ranks #24 of 24 public schools in Carson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carson on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 3 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. 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 Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy 3 District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy 3 is its only campus.
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