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Magnolia Elementary

739 Magnolia St., Oakdale, CA 95361Oakdale Joint Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
615
Students
Total enrolled
$14,386
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 54% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 615 students in grades KG–06 in Oakdale, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,386 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Magnolia Elementary is a large elementary in Oakdale, California, serving grades KG–06 with 615 students. The district invests $14,386 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Magnolia Elementary

615
Total Students
23.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution300 male · 315 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 322 students
Student Composition
51%
41%
Asian1%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060006204235

Academic Outcomes at Magnolia Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95361

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,386Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,386
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,330
Student Support$2,733
Administration$1,726
Operations$2,158
Other$1,439
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,386 spent per student, an estimated $6,373 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
35%
State government
53.7%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal programs
11.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fair Oaks ElementarySierra View ElementaryCloverland Elementary
↓
Middle
Oakdale Junior High
↓
High School
Oakdale HighEast Stanislaus HighOakdale Charter
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyStanislaus County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOakdale Joint Unified →
Phone: (209)847-3056
NCES ID: 060006204235
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oakdale seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Oakdale Joint Unified
High
Oakdale High
1,644 students · 09–12
● 47 opp34% FRL
Elem
Fair Oaks Elementary
821 students · KG–06
● 47 opp39% FRL
Mid
Oakdale Junior High
756 students · 07–08
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
Sierra View Elementary
652 students · KG–06
● 47 opp46% FRL
Elem
Cloverland Elementary
513 students · KG–06
● 47 opp45% FRL
Other
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
85 students · KG–12
● 47 opp58% FRL
High
East Stanislaus High
81 students · 09–12
● 47 opp64% FRL
High
Oakdale Charter
53 students · 07–12
● 47 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
739 Magnolia St., Oakdale, CA 95361
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.