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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA ISD·NCES 482874003253

MAGNOLIA EL

31900 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, MAGNOLIA, TX 77355 · (281) 356-6434 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL502 STUDENTS
Enrollment
502
Elementary
DISTRICT 636 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
280 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
45
Kindergarten
88
Grade 1
94
Grade 2
87
Grade 3
82
Grade 4
106
Student demographics
White
31663%
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
14829%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 54%
Black
143%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 13%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
122%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Native American
61%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26352%
Female
23948%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
51.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +32.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
49.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +35.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
502
-342 (-41%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 16.2:1
% White
63%
was 58%
% Hispanic
29%
was 38%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MAGNOLIA EL

Set in MAGNOLIA, Texas, MAGNOLIA EL is a moderately sized primary school, run under MAGNOLIA ISD. It hosts 502 students across grades pre-K through 4.

Across the 17 schools in MAGNOLIA ISD (14,916 students total), MAGNOLIA EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, MAGNOLIA EL reports that White students make up the majority at 63%. Other groups include 29% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% multiracial. Compared to Montgomery County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting MAGNOLIA EL tighter than the state norm the norm. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Montgomery County (around 48%), the school's rate is north of typical.

After controlling for student poverty, MAGNOLIA EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.0%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Montgomery County put median household earnings sit near $97,701, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Montgomery County runs 160 public schools (combined enrollment of about 134,595 students), of which MAGNOLIA EL is one.

The closest other public school is STEPHENS ACADEMY, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts MAGNOLIA EL at 6th of 7; the average score across the group is 55.7%.

MAGNOLIA EL operates from a town-center location.

Looking at the recent track record. MAGNOLIA EL's enrollment has fell 41% since 2018, when it stood at 844 (now 502). The Hispanic share of enrollment shrank from 38% to 29% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Montgomery County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
684,432
Census ACS
Median income
$97,701
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
134,595 students

Quick facts

School name
MAGNOLIA EL
District
MAGNOLIA ISD
Address
31900 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, MAGNOLIA, TX 77355
Phone
(281) 356-6434
County
Montgomery County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
502
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
280 (56%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
482874003253
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MAGNOLIA EL
How large is MAGNOLIA EL?
MAGNOLIA EL enrolls approximately 502 students in grades PK-04.
Is MAGNOLIA EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
MAGNOLIA EL is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does MAGNOLIA EL have?
MAGNOLIA EL employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
What is the student diversity at MAGNOLIA EL?
Student demographics at MAGNOLIA EL are roughly 63% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is MAGNOLIA EL public or private?
MAGNOLIA EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MAGNOLIA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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