At a glance
Reported students
128
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
128
Magnolia Union Elementary: 128 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
21.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Magnolia Union Elementary
Magnolia Union Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Brawley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Magnolia Union Elementary. NCES reports 128 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.3%) and White (43.8%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Magnolia Union Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic56.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Magnolia Union Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Elementary Elementary · Mulberry Elementary | KG–08 | 61 | 4.3 mi |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 654 | 5.5 mi |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 437 | 6.1 mi |
| Pine Elementary Elementary · Holtville Unified | KG–08 | 210 | 6.6 mi |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 741 | 6.9 mi |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 725 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Union Elementary
What grades does Magnolia Union Elementary serve?
Magnolia Union Elementary reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Magnolia Union Elementary.
How many students attend Magnolia Union Elementary?
Magnolia Union Elementary reported 128 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Magnolia Union Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 128 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Magnolia Union Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Magnolia Union Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Magnolia Union Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Magnolia Union Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Magnolia Union Elementary in?
Magnolia Union Elementary is part of Magnolia Union Elementary, based in Brawley, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Magnolia Union Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mulberry Elementary (4.3 mi), J. W. Oakley Elementary (5.5 mi), Miguel Hidalgo Elementary (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.