Magnolia Elementary School

Summary:

Magnolia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trussville, Alabama, serving 403 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Trussville City School District, which is ranked 5th out of 137 districts in the state.

Magnolia Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for exceptional academic performance. The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (14.64%) and Hispanic (6.95%) students. Magnolia Elementary excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 15th out of 420 Alabama elementary schools for African American students and 10th out of 395 for special education students. Students at Magnolia consistently outperform state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 84.72% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in English, compared to 88.41% for the Trussville City district and 62.8% for the state of Alabama.

When compared to nearby schools like Paine Elementary School, Martha Gaskins K5, and Center Point Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, suggesting it provides a high-quality education that sets it apart from its peers in the Trussville City, Birmingham City, and Jefferson County districts.

Detail:

Public K-5

5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173-2448

(205) 228-3500

District: Trussville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,087

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	HewittTrussville Middle School
High:	HewittTrussville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

African American:

18.9%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia Elementary School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Trussville City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Magnolia Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Trussville City School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), African American (18.9%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Trussville City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Trussville City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Elementary School is $12,087, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Trussville City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Elementary School 60^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Magnolia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Trussville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Trussville City 5^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Magnolia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.33	12^th	688	98.3%
2018	95.53	24^th	680	96.5%
2019	95.88	19^th	681	97.2%
2021	96.88	18^th	692	97.4%
2022	95.75	24^th	687	96.5%
2023	94.17	29^th	680	95.7%
2024	89.52	60^th	684	91.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.42	10^th	373	97.3%
2024	95.39	10^th	395	97.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	92.82	20^th	651	96.9%
2019	87.87	33^rd	649	94.9%
2024	83.25	63^rd	670	90.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.98	18^th	639	97.2%
2018	90.21	43^rd	640	93.3%
2019	94.10	22^nd	646	96.6%
2021	97.11	10^th	656	98.5%
2022	95.27	20^th	656	97.0%
2023	91.93	40^th	645	93.8%
2024	85.84	66^th	650	89.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.71	8^th	639	98.7%
2018	96.35	15^th	650	97.7%
2019	95.80	15^th	650	97.7%
2021	94.61	32^nd	669	95.2%
2022	94.00	31^st	669	95.4%
2023	93.60	29^th	649	95.5%
2024	89.69	47^th	655	92.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	94.58	13^th	423	96.9%
2019	90.92	21^st	426	95.1%
2021	99.62	3^rd	426	99.3%
2023	97.80	10^th	427	97.7%
2024	95.65	15^th	420	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.35	15^th	369	95.9%
2018	88.56	47^th	508	90.7%
2019	93.50	17^th	529	96.8%
2021	95.55	19^th	539	96.5%
2022	92.56	32^nd	540	94.1%
2023	89.13	48^th	528	90.9%
2024	83.78	67^th	535	87.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	301	51	10	10	3	1	22	398
2018	304	58	12	14	2	1	21	412
2019	276	58	8	13	1	1	11	368
2020	302	58	11	18	1	1	10	401
2021	274	54	9	23	1	1	16	378
2022	258	46	17	19	1	0	23	364
2023	271	59	20	28	0	0	25	403
2024	252	73	17	27	0	0	18	387

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnolia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	398	25.0	15.9	9.5
2018	412	25.0	16.4	18
2019	368	25.0	14.7	13
2020	401	26.0	15.4	10
2021	378	23.5	16.0	14
2022	364	22.0	16.5	8.5
2023	403	28.5	14.1	20.3
2024	387	28.5	13.5	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magnolia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	398	25.0	15.9	9.5
2018	412	25.0	16.4	18
2019	368	25.0	14.7	13
2020	401	26.0	15.4	10
2021	378	23.5	16.0	14
2022	364	22.0	16.5	8.5
2023	403	28.5	14.1	20.3
2024	387	28.5	13.5	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magnolia Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,018 (8.4%)	$11,061 (91.5%)	$12,087

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 29^th of 680 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary School)	85	68.9	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	88.1	74	14.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary School)	83.1	69.4	13.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	84.9	72.1	12.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary School)	77.4	69.1	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	73.9	69	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	368	403	9.5%
African American	58	59	1.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	20	150%
Hispanic	13	28	115.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	276	271	1.8%
Two or More Races	11	25	127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13%	20.3%	7.3%

Schools Near Magnolia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Magnolia Elementary School	Public	K-5	5400 Hidden Way Lane	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3500	387	29	13.5	26.1%	252 (65.1%)	73 (18.9%)	27 (7.0%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	89.5	60^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.2	29^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.7%	31	55.6	73.0	58.5				69.8		84.7	81.0	82.8				$12,087	$1,018	$11,061
Cahaba Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Parkway Drive	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3400	547	36	15.3	18.3%	449 (82.1%)	33 (6.0%)	31 (5.7%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	94.2	29^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.8%		95.3	24^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.5%	5	78.6	63.7	68.1				74.5		90.5	83.0	86.2				$10,638	$763	$9,866
Huffman Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 Cheyenne Boulevard	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5800	764	37	20.6	78.0%	5 (0.7%)	661 (86.5%)	79 (10.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.1%)	7.6	663^rd of 684 public elementary schools	3.1%		11.4	621^st of 680 public elementary schools	8.7%	42	7.7	8.4	6.2				11.8		24.1	24.6	38.2				$10,017	$2,135	$7,880
Chalkville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Chalkville School Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2950	845	48	17.7	79.4%	23 (2.7%)	692 (81.9%)	106 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.7%)	10.3	638^th of 684 public elementary schools	6.7%		7.7	661^st of 680 public elementary schools	2.8%	23	15.6	6.2	11.5				8.5		32.2	22.2	45.0				$8,959	$1,664	$7,273
Bryant Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Bryant Park Drive	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2850	646	37	17.4	65.5%	61 (9.4%)	517 (80.0%)	47 (7.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	26	507^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.9%		25.7	505^th of 680 public elementary schools	25.7%	2	21.8	25.5	11.3				23.5		56.5	46.5	45.8
Christian School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	725 Mountain Dr	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-5249	587	32	18.3	61.7%	11 (1.9%)	530 (90.3%)	31 (5.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	48.9	358^th of 684 public elementary schools	47.7%		42.1	403^rd of 680 public elementary schools	40.7%	45	37.3	31.7	8.9	51.3	58.6	48.0	21.7	68.5	58.8	48.3	62.5	84.6	87.4	93.2	$9,125	$1,167	$7,956
Paine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 Gadsden Highway	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3200	1,342	80	16.7	16.8%	994 (74.1%)	204 (15.2%)	58 (4.3%)	28 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (4.3%)	93.8	30^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.6%		94.9	27^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.0%	3	70.2	75.6	74.9				68.0		88.8	83.6	83.6				$10,494	$1,099	$9,328
Martha Gaskins K5	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Dalton Drive	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-9200	487	23	21.1	86.9%	6 (1.2%)	330 (67.8%)	132 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	12.6	605^th of 684 public elementary schools	11.5%		14.8	578^th of 680 public elementary schools	15.0%	27	13.5	6.7	9.0				10.1		42.9	23.6	50.0				$10,759	$1,998	$8,760
Center Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4801 Indian Trail	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2900	580	35	16.7	83.6%	7 (1.2%)	509 (87.8%)	57 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)								(n/a)															$10,844	$2,275	$8,548
Grantswood Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Grantswood Road	Birmingham	35210	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3700	396	24	16.2	51.3%	70 (17.7%)	237 (59.8%)	69 (17.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (3.8%)	35.9	456^th of 684 public elementary schools	33.3%		35.1	457^th of 680 public elementary schools	32.8%	1	28.8	14.8	38.0				16.7		40.7	50.9	74.7				$12,702	$2,800	$9,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Elementary School?

Students at Magnolia Elementary School are 65% White, 19% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended Magnolia Elementary School.

What district is Magnolia Elementary School in?

Trussville City

What schools do graduates of Magnolia Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : HewittTrussville Middle School
High : HewittTrussville High School

Is Magnolia Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Alabama elementary schools.

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