Enrollment
272
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northridge, CA
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy 7, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060225412235Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy 7 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Northridge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy 7 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 7 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Northridge, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy 7 District · California
NCES ID 060225412235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy 7 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy 7
Magnolia Science Academy 7 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Northridge, California, enrolling 272 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,002 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 45 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Northridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary (650 students): Magnolia Science Academy 7 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 24.1:1).
Magnolia Science Academy 7 District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy 7 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 7 compares
Magnolia Science Academy 7 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$15,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 14.0%
Asian 11.0%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Magnolia Science Academy 7 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy 7 District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy 7.
$15,936
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 60.2%
Federal 13.9%
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 elementary schools in Northridge
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary
Alternative education program
650 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Topeka Charter School for Advanced Studies
Standard public school
610 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
Standard public school
588 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy
Standard public school
527 students 24:1 students per teacher
Calahan Street Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Darby Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy 7
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 7?
Magnolia Science Academy 7 has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northridge, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 7?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 7 is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 7?
71.9% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 7 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 7?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy 7 is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Northridge, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy 7?
Magnolia Science Academy 7 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Science Academy 7 rank among elementary schools in Northridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 7 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Northridge, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northridge on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 7 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy 7 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 7 District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy 7 District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy 7 is its only campus.
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