Magnolia Elementary

Summary:

Magnolia Elementary is a public elementary school in New Iberia, Louisiana, serving 465 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Iberia Parish School District, which is ranked 31 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Magnolia Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (53.33%) and Hispanic (9.68%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally lower than the Iberia Parish and state averages, particularly in 4th grade, where only 22% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 68% in Iberia Parish and 65% statewide. While the school's African American and male students perform better than the overall school, the special education and disabled student populations rank in the bottom half of the state.

Magnolia Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.45% to 76.77% over the past three years, is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Loreauville Elementary, North Lewis Elementary, and Caneview Elementary, which generally outperform Magnolia Elementary in terms of test scores, school rankings, and student demographics. Addressing the needs of this economically disadvantaged population could be a key focus for the school and district to improve the overall outcomes for Magnolia Elementary's students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3116 East Admiral Doyle Drive
       New Iberia, LA  70560


(337) 369-6120

District: Iberia Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,871 Help


Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Iberia Middle School
High:    New Iberia Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.3%
White:
27.1%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Compare Details Magnolia Elementary ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.3%), White (27.1%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 18.7. 8 elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Elementary is $12,871, which is the 3rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Elementary 346th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Magnolia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Iberia Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Iberia Parish 31st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 58.29 369th 766 51.8%
2012 40.60 497th 764 34.9%
2013 46.89 444th 772 42.5%
2014 46.43 453rd 777 41.7%
2015 50.96 422nd 792 46.7%
2016 52.17 399th 742 46.2%
2017 52.28 403rd 739 45.5%
2018 33.83 470th 728 35.4%
2019 47.08 406th 731 44.5%
2021 49.03 385th 729 47.2%
2022 51.59 371st 727 49.0%
2023 47.05 413th 730 43.4%
2024 52.84 346th 675 48.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.55 207th 333 37.8%
2021 37.17 195th 306 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 351st 682 48.5%
2019 48.10 391st 697 43.9%
2021 54.70 336th 719 53.3%
2022 59.62 282nd 724 61.0%
2023 49.56 384th 723 46.9%
2024 50.95 358th 674 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.29 361st 684 47.2%
2021 41.22 428th 705 39.3%
2022 51.78 361st 701 48.5%
2023 59.57 304th 705 56.9%
2024 51.89 334th 635 47.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 220th 281 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.98 399th 696 42.7%
2021 58.21 300th 704 57.4%
2022 52.31 365th 712 48.7%
2023 43.94 417th 713 41.5%
2024 61.39 268th 651 58.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 241st 547 55.9%
2019 47.32 305th 559 45.4%
2021 43.77 303rd 564 46.3%
2022 46.41 289th 562 48.6%
2023 47.05 299th 570 47.5%
2024 57.78 198th 509 61.1%
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Rank History for White students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 357th 516 30.8%
2019 34.92 390th 517 24.6%
2021 57.62 229th 522 56.1%
2022 51.88 271st 517 47.6%
2023 45.36 322nd 518 37.8%
2024 45.07 275th 434 36.6%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 255 265 17 30 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2010 252 250 16 37 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 258 262 21 33 0 2 1 0 577
2012 264 267 26 47 0 0 5 0 609
2013 258 276 24 51 0 0 4 0 613
2014 254 263 26 49 0 0 13 0 605
2015 227 273 28 53 0 0 14 0 595
2016 207 280 38 62 0 0 26 0 613
2017 202 276 32 37 0 0 27 0 574
2018 201 291 18 36 0 0 33 0 579
2019 167 282 22 37 0 0 28 0 536
2020 153 242 19 37 0 0 23 0 474
2021 143 228 21 33 0 0 31 0 456
2022 130 200 17 43 0 0 36 0 426
2023 126 248 16 45 0 0 30 0 465

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 567 35.0 16.2 74.8
2010 555 33.8 16.4 76.9
2011 577 34.6 16.6 81.5
2012 609 34.8 17.4 83.7
2013 613 35.9 17.0 77.5
2014 605 35.3 17.1 81
2015 595 34.0 17.5 82.9
2016 613 37.0 16.5 64.1
2017 574 30.3 18.9 76.1
2018 579 29.7 19.4 67.4
2019 536 28.3 18.9 68.1
2020 474 27.3 17.3 70
2021 456 26.0 17.5 63.4
2022 426 25.3 16.8 58.5
2023 465 24.8 18.7 76.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 567 35.0 16.2 74.8
2010 555 33.8 16.4 76.9
2011 577 34.6 16.6 81.5
2012 609 34.8 17.4 83.7
2013 613 35.9 17.0 77.5
2014 605 35.3 17.1 81
2015 595 34.0 17.5 82.9
2016 613 37.0 16.5 64.1
2017 574 30.3 18.9 76.1
2018 579 29.7 19.4 67.4
2019 536 28.3 18.9 68.1
2020 474 27.3 17.3 70
2021 456 26.0 17.5 63.4
2022 426 25.3 16.8 58.5
2023 465 24.8 18.7 76.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magnolia Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,360
2018 $9,579
2019 $9,937
2020 $11,217
2021 $11,906
2022 $12,871

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 413th of 730 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)6758
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)7972
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)3031
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)6454
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)7576
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)6370
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)7678
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)3937
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)5259
 7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)6967
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)7670
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)6771
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)5259
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)6355
 8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)8060
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)8067
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)7781
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)7975
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)5137
 14%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)5741
 16%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5140
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536465
 13.2%
African American282248
 12.1%
American Indian00
Asian2216
 27.3%
Hispanic3745
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White167126
 24.6%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%76.8%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Elementary

Magnolia Elementary ranks 346th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Iberia Middle School
High : New Iberia Senior High School

Students at Magnolia Elementary are 53% African American, 27% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Magnolia Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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