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
0/100100/10041/100
👥 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.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+17 students YoY

Magnolia Science Academy 7 grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).

Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Growing CCD campus

+17 students YoY 060225412235 · Northridge, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER

272 enr · 22.7:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 41

Nearest enrollment peer: Glencoe Middle School (272 students)

Magnolia Science Academy 7 grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →

How Magnolia Science Academy 7 compares

Magnolia Science Academy 7 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology

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
$20,871
per pupil, district-wide - above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.

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

District finance for Magnolia Science Academy 7 District reports $20,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

Similar elementary schools in Northridge

6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

Nationwide elementary 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.

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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 17.

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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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