How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite | Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 480 | 991 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 77.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite | Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,324 | $12,705 |
| District | Texas College Preparatory Academies | Legacy Preparatory |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite | Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| African American | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.2% | 81.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Founders Classical Academy of Mesquite | Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 232:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.5% | 14.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.