Enrollment
355
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Trace Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Trace Elementary School
Magnolia Trace Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mandeville, Louisiana, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Louisiana average.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mandeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tchefuncte Middle School (682 students): Magnolia Trace Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students) and Slidell High School (1,654 students) alongside Magnolia Trace Elementary School.
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 Trace Elementary School compares
Magnolia Trace Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Tammany Parish, which includes Magnolia Trace Elementary School.
$14,024
Per student
-14%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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.
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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Magnolia Trace Elementary School a good school?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana 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 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.
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