Magnolia Woods Elementary School

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Magnolia Woods Elementary School, located at 760 Maxine Drive in Baton Rouge, is a traditional public school serving the local community within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Situated in a quiet, established residential neighborhood, the school is known for its suburban feel and commitment to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades. It serves as a central hub for families in the 70808 area, focusing on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering social and emotional development.

As part of the broader Baton Rouge educational landscape, Magnolia Woods emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school benefits from its stable location and long-standing presence in the community, often fostering a close-knit atmosphere among parents, teachers, and students. By maintaining a focus on grade-level proficiency and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to uphold the educational standards of the district while catering to the diverse needs of its neighborhood population.

528

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnolia Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	101
Black	393
Asian	8
Two or More	4

Black
393 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (19.1 %)
White
22 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)769-6845
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Magnolia Woods Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Magnolia Woods Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	45.5%
Male	288	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)