Is Magnolia Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Magnolia Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Elementary?

Students at Magnolia Elementary are 50% African American, 26% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Magnolia Elementary attend?

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Iberia Middle School High : New Iberia Senior High School

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:
346^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,871

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.9%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia Elementary ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 11^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Magnolia Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.9%), White (26%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 14.6. 8 elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Magnolia Elementary employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Elementary is $12,871, which is the 3^rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Iberia Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Elementary 346^th 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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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Iberia Parish:

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

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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
2011	58.29	369^th	766	51.8%
2012	40.60	497^th	764	34.9%
2013	46.89	444^th	772	42.5%
2014	46.43	453^rd	777	41.7%
2015	50.96	422^nd	792	46.7%
2016	52.17	399^th	742	46.2%
2017	52.28	403^rd	739	45.5%
2018	33.83	470^th	728	35.4%
2019	47.08	406^th	731	44.5%
2021	49.03	385^th	729	47.2%
2022	51.59	371^st	727	49.0%
2023	47.05	413^th	730	43.4%
2024	52.84	346^th	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	207^th	333	37.8%
2021	37.17	195^th	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
2018	52.19	351^st	682	48.5%
2019	48.10	391^st	697	43.9%
2021	54.70	336^th	719	53.3%
2022	59.62	282^nd	724	61.0%
2023	49.56	384^th	723	46.9%
2024	50.95	358^th	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
2019	51.29	361^st	684	47.2%
2021	41.22	428^th	705	39.3%
2022	51.78	361^st	701	48.5%
2023	59.57	304^th	705	56.9%
2024	51.89	334^th	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	220^th	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
2019	47.98	399^th	696	42.7%
2021	58.21	300^th	704	57.4%
2022	52.31	365^th	712	48.7%
2023	43.94	417^th	713	41.5%
2024	61.39	268^th	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
2018	55.70	241^st	547	55.9%
2019	47.32	305^th	559	45.4%
2021	43.77	303^rd	564	46.3%
2022	46.41	289^th	562	48.6%
2023	47.05	299^th	570	47.5%
2024	57.78	198^th	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
2018	39.91	357^th	516	30.8%
2019	34.92	390^th	517	24.6%
2021	57.62	229^th	522	56.1%
2022	51.88	271^st	517	47.6%
2023	45.36	322^nd	518	37.8%
2024	45.07	275^th	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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	255	265	17	30	n/a	n/a	567
2010	252	250	16	37	n/a	n/a	555
2011	258	262	21	33	2	1	577
2012	264	267	26	47	0	5	609
2013	258	276	24	51	0	4	613
2014	254	263	26	49	0	13	605
2015	227	273	28	53	0	14	595
2016	207	280	38	62	0	26	613
2017	202	276	32	37	0	27	574
2018	201	291	18	36	0	33	579
2019	167	282	22	37	0	28	536
2020	153	242	19	37	0	23	474
2021	143	228	21	33	0	31	456
2022	130	200	17	43	0	36	426
2023	126	248	16	45	0	30	465
2024	110	211	13	60	0	29	423

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

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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
2024	423	28.8	14.6	74.5

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
2024	423	28.8	14.6	74.5

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

Year	Total 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 406^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 413^th of 730 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)	79	72	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)	30	31	1%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)	47	46	1%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)	64	54	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)	75	76	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)	63	70	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)	76	78	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)	39	37	2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)	52	59	7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)	69	67	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)	76	70	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	59	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)	67	71	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)	52	59	7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)	63	55	8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)	80	60	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iberia Parish)	80	67	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Elementary)	77	81	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iberia Parish)	79	75	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Magnolia Elementary)	51	37	14%
6th Grade Social Studies (Iberia Parish)	57	41	16%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	40	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	536	465	13.2%
African American	282	248	12.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	22	16	27.3%
Hispanic	37	45	21.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	167	126	24.6%
Two or More Races	28	30	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.1%	76.8%	8.7%

Schools Near Magnolia Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Magnolia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3116 East Admiral Doyle Drive	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-6120	423	29	14.6	74.5%	110 (26.0%)	211 (49.9%)	60 (14.2%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	52.8	346^th of 675 public elementary schools	48.7%		47.1	413^th of 730 public elementary schools	43.4%	67	60.0	22.0	64.0	75.0	55.0	71.0	46.0	73.0	80.0	68.0	$12,871
Caneview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5301 Hwy 90 Frontage Road	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-6517	517	36	14.3	63.8%	271 (52.4%)	150 (29.0%)	40 (7.7%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.7%)	85.8	90^th of 675 public elementary schools	86.7%		71	213^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.8%	123		83.0	81.0	91.0	84.0	82.0	77.0	85.0		84.0	$10,569
Pesson Addition Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	619 Broussard Street	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-9907	423	27	15.5	76.6%	34 (8.0%)	348 (82.3%)	20 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	52.6	349^th of 675 public elementary schools	48.3%		47.1	412^th of 730 public elementary schools	43.6%	63	70.0	63.0	49.0		62.0	70.0	58.0	70.0	66.0	67.0	$11,943
North Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	604 North Lewis Street	New Iberia	70563	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-6132	498	36	13.9	48.6%	333 (66.9%)	112 (22.5%)	30 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	78.5	147^th of 675 public elementary schools	78.2%		80	137^th of 730 public elementary schools	81.2%	10	85.0	66.0	69.0		75.0	85.0	75.0		89.0	83.0	$12,053
Center Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1520 Center Street	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-9059	405	29	13.8	73.1%	166 (41.0%)	97 (24.0%)	96 (23.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.9%)	57	318^th of 675 public elementary schools	52.9%		58.6	327^th of 730 public elementary schools	55.2%	9	68.0	62.0	69.0	48.0	62.0	62.0	64.0	75.0	74.0	68.0	$12,109
Belle Place Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	411 LeBourgeois Road	New Iberia	70563	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-3738	399	27	14.8	47.4%	220 (55.1%)	127 (31.8%)	15 (3.8%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	72.6	192^nd of 675 public elementary schools	71.6%		62.6	297^th of 730 public elementary schools	59.3%	105	74.0	68.0	81.0	77.0	75.0	66.0	74.0	76.0		77.0	$12,180
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 Hopkins Street	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-9687	468	40	11.8	89.3%	30 (6.4%)	398 (85.0%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	27	522^nd of 675 public elementary schools	22.7%		28.6	542^nd of 730 public elementary schools	25.8%	20	49.0		38.0		43.0	36.0	51.0	59.0	66.0	54.0	$11,846
Daspit Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1103 Daspit Road	New Iberia	70563	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 364-2371	490	31	15.6	67.3%	225 (45.9%)	157 (32.0%)	34 (6.9%)	27 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.4%)	65.7	256^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.1%		73.2	193^rd of 730 public elementary schools	73.6%	63	58.0	74.0			75.0	65.0	78.0	79.0		78.0	$11,900
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1609 West Admiral Doyle Drive	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 369-6189	297	21	13.9	84.5%	21 (7.1%)	250 (84.2%)	14 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.4%)	57.6	308^th of 675 public elementary schools	54.4%		49.2	390^th of 730 public elementary schools	46.6%	82	62.0	46.0	74.0	71.0	65.0	61.0	57.0	76.0	80.0	69.0	$13,030
Sugarland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2403 Jefferson Island Road	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 365-9624	269	21	12.8	88.1%	32 (11.9%)	202 (75.1%)	12 (4.5%)	11 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)	35.6	464^th of 675 public elementary schools	31.3%		26.7	553^rd of 730 public elementary schools	24.2%	89	51.0		26.0	30.0	46.0	52.0	71.0	82.0	55.0	65.0	$13,020

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