- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mandeville, LA
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Trace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220165001258
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Trace Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Mandeville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Trace Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Trace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Magnolia Trace Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220165001258 · Mandeville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Magnolia Trace Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Magnolia Trace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 355
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Magnolia Trace Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magnolia Trace Elementary School compares
Magnolia Trace Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Magnolia Trace Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magnolia Trace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Trace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mandeville
3 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.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Trace Elementary School
How many students attend Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mandeville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Trace Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 Trace Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Magnolia Trace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Trace Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Mandeville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Trace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mandeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Trace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mandeville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mandeville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Magnolia Trace Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.