Enrollment
132
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 060167812360 Charter school
Magnolia Science Academy 4 — Los Angeles, CA
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy 4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy 4 earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 38/100
- 12.8:1
- small classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy 4 District · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy 4 compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Magnolia Science Academy 4 reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the California average and 65% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Magnolia Science Academy 4 District spends $20,550 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $16,509 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 19.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.9% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magnolia Science Academy 4 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 71% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
132 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 6% in California — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,550
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $16,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 132 Top 13% in California — larger than 87% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.3% +54% vs state
NCES ID 060167812360
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
African American 6.1%
White 5.3%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy 4 District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy 4.
$20,550
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 27.4%
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.
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1,058 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy 4
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 4?
Magnolia Science Academy 4 has 132 students enrolled. It is a other school in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 4 is 12.8:1, which is 41% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 18% 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 Science Academy 4?
85.3% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 4?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy 4 is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy 4?
Magnolia Science Academy 4 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 4 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy 4 earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.