Magnolia Park Elementary

Public K-3

3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

(228) 875-4263

District: Ocean Springs School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,980

Students who attend Magnolia Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ocean Springs Middle School
	Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
High:	Ocean Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Two or more races:

14.0%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia Park Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.86. (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 Park Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ocean Springs School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), two or more races (14%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Park Elementary is 13.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ocean Springs School District! (See more...)

Compare Magnolia Park Elementary employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Park Elementary is $10,980, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ocean Springs School District!

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Rank History for Magnolia Park Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	79.88	63^rd	394	84.0%
2009	86.26	32^nd	392	91.8%
2010	74.70	85^th	403	78.9%
2011	79.50	67^th	418	84.0%
2012	85.86	41^st	414	90.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, March 12, 2011

The 4th grade teachers are incredible hard working teachers. I am happy with this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Magnolia Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	587	36	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	641
1991	577	32	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	628
1992	579	29	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	618
1993	599	27	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	637
1994	650	29	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	687
1995	757	32	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	804
1996	757	32	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	804
1997	664	17	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	696
1998	648	15	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	677
1999	665	15	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	695
2000	663	13	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	697
2001	631	14	19	9	0	n/a	n/a	673
2002	610	39	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	666
2003	610	39	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	666
2004	620	46	11	14	0	n/a	n/a	691
2005	665	50	15	24	2	n/a	n/a	756
2006	518	45	18	18	4	n/a	n/a	603
2007	694	61	22	29	1	n/a	n/a	807
2008	625	60	19	24	1	n/a	n/a	729
2009	653	73	21	38	2	0	0	787
2010	615	78	19	37	1	0	0	750
2011	613	93	11	29	2	0	0	748
2012	603	105	22	30	2	1	1	764
2013	483	87	18	21	1	4	4	618
2014	498	86	23	19	3	3	6	638
2015	482	81	20	30	2	3	4	622
2016	481	87	19	27	2	2	3	621
2017	446	83	16	27	4	0	1	577
2018	441	81	15	40	5	0	2	584
2019	470	98	10	39	3	1	7	628
2020	517	92	8	40	5	3	5	670
2021	480	89	10	33	0	2	30	644
2022	478	89	14	36	0	2	60	679
2023	447	72	14	29	0	3	70	635
2024	436	71	9	29	0	2	89	636

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 Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	641	33.3	19.2	n/a
1991	628	31.3	20.0	n/a
1992	618	33.6	18.3	15.5
1993	637	31.7	20.1	16
1994	687	36.0	19.1	14.7
1995	804	39.7	20.3	14.9
1996	804	39.7	20.3	14.9
1997	696	36.0	19.3	15.1
1998	677	36.5	18.5	16.1
1999	695	37.5	18.5	24.5
2000	697	38.0	18.3	24.5
2001	673	37.1	18.1	24.5
2002	666	29.5	22.6	24.5
2003	666	29.5	22.6	24.5
2004	691	31.1	22.2	21.1
2005	756	37.7	20.1	27.6
2006	603	38.2	15.8	54.7
2007	807	41.3	19.5	32.1
2008	729	40.8	17.9	28.5
2009	787	41.8	18.8	34.1
2010	750	43.5	17.2	40.5
2011	748	44.3	16.8	42.1
2012	764	46.7	16.3	42.4
2013	618	38.6	15.9	48.7
2014	638	36.8	17.3	47.8
2015	622	36.0	17.2	45.8
2016	621	37.0	16.7	49.9
2017	577	38.6	14.9	50.1
2018	584	37.1	15.7	44.7
2019	628	36.8	17.0	46.7
2020	670	37.5	17.8	44.8
2021	644	41.1	15.6	99.5
2022	679	37.5	18.0	99.6
2023	635	45.7	13.8	99.5
2024	636	45.7	13.8	43.9

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 Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	641	33.3	19.2	n/a
1991	628	31.3	20.0	n/a
1992	618	33.6	18.3	15.5
1993	637	31.7	20.1	16
1994	687	36.0	19.1	14.7
1995	804	39.7	20.3	14.9
1996	804	39.7	20.3	14.9
1997	696	36.0	19.3	15.1
1998	677	36.5	18.5	16.1
1999	695	37.5	18.5	24.5
2000	697	38.0	18.3	24.5
2001	673	37.1	18.1	24.5
2002	666	29.5	22.6	24.5
2003	666	29.5	22.6	24.5
2004	691	31.1	22.2	21.1
2005	756	37.7	20.1	27.6
2006	603	38.2	15.8	54.7
2007	807	41.3	19.5	32.1
2008	729	40.8	17.9	28.5
2009	787	41.8	18.8	34.1
2010	750	43.5	17.2	40.5
2011	748	44.3	16.8	42.1
2012	764	46.7	16.3	42.4
2013	618	38.6	15.9	48.7
2014	638	36.8	17.3	47.8
2015	622	36.0	17.2	45.8
2016	621	37.0	16.7	49.9
2017	577	38.6	14.9	50.1
2018	584	37.1	15.7	44.7
2019	628	36.8	17.0	46.7
2020	670	37.5	17.8	44.8
2021	644	41.1	15.6	99.5
2022	679	37.5	18.0	99.6
2023	635	45.7	13.8	99.5
2024	636	45.7	13.8	43.9

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 Park Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,560
2018	$8,208
2019	$8,634
2020	$9,371
2021	$9,171
2022	$10,980

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Park Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia Park Elementary)	68.1	83.5	15.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)	67	80.1	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Park Elementary)	66.2	80.9	14.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)	67.1	79.3	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	635	1.1%
African American	98	72	26.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	10	14	40%
Hispanic	39	29	25.6%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	470	447	4.9%
Two or More Races	7	70	900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	99.5%	52.9%

Schools Near Magnolia Park Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Magnolia Park Elementary	Public	K-3	3500 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 875-4263	636	46	13.8	43.9%	436 (68.6%)	71 (11.2%)	29 (4.6%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	89 (14.0%)								(n/a)	84.8			81.9				$10,980
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	K-3	504 Hanley Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 875-2851	503	42	11.8	49.3%	319 (63.4%)	57 (11.3%)	27 (5.4%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (16.9%)								(n/a)	80.9			75.2				$11,604
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	K-3	2230 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 875-5847	483	44	10.9	39.5%	368 (76.2%)	41 (8.5%)	11 (2.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.4%)								(n/a)	82.0			83.7				$12,757
St Martin Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd.	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3555	599	38	15.7	65.8%	360 (60.1%)	104 (17.4%)	32 (5.3%)	42 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (9.5%)	58	165^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.7%		62	140^th of 377 public elementary schools	62.9%	25		53.4	56.6		55.9	52.5	68.1	$9,272
St Martin East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	7508 Rose Farm Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3570	700	50	13.9	55.6%	436 (62.3%)	96 (13.7%)	28 (4.0%)	33 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (15.1%)								(n/a)	69.0			66.1				$9,778
Nichols Elementary School	Public	PK-K	590 Division Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 374-7250	206	24	8.5	74.8%	52 (25.2%)	97 (47.1%)	30 (14.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.6%)								(n/a)								$16,054
Gorenflo Elementary School	Public	1-4	771 Elder Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5145	331	28	12.0	91.5%	33 (10.0%)	168 (50.8%)	100 (30.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	66.7	129^th of 390 public elementary schools	66.9%		68.7	113^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.0%	16	50.7	67.9		53.2	72.9			$14,391
St Martin N Elementary School	Public	K-3	11000 Yellowjacket Street	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3636	557	41	13.5	72.0%	293 (52.6%)	123 (22.1%)	21 (3.8%)	30 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (15.8%)								(n/a)	70.5			68.2				$10,749
College Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2617 Ladnier Rd	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8829	315	27	11.7	100.0%	124 (39.4%)	109 (34.6%)	59 (18.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	50.1	202^nd of 390 public elementary schools	48.2%		66.9	116^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.2%	86	50.0	76.8		35.3	46.4			$15,511
Diberville Elementary	Public	K-3	4540 Brodie Road	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2803	400	28	14.3	75.0%	140 (35.0%)	130 (32.5%)	64 (16.0%)	26 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.0%)								(n/a)	64.0			59.5				$11,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Park Elementary

What district is Magnolia Park Elementary in?

Ocean Springs School District

What schools do graduates of Magnolia Park Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Ocean Springs Middle School
Middle : Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
High : Ocean Springs High School

How many students attend Magnolia Park Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Magnolia Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Park Elementary?

Students at Magnolia Park Elementary are 69% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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