Enrollment
524
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Ana, CA
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060146112419Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks #3 of 8 schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060146112419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Santa Ana, California, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #77, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.8% 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 Santa Ana's public schools, it stands alongside Ocsa (2,346 students): Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana compares
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 81.1%
White 13.7%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana.
$16,269
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 65.5%
Federal 29.8%
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 Santa Ana
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ocsa
Standard public school
2,346 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Saddleback High
Standard public school
1,451 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Samueli Academy
Standard public school
842 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Citrus Springs Charter
Standard public school
477 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Standard public school
369 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Advanced Learning Academy
Standard public school
363 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~524 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Santa Ana?
73.9% of students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana rank among schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks #3 of 8 schools in Santa Ana, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Ana on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Santa Ana District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is its only campus.
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