Enrollment
502
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Godley, TX
Legacy El
Federal NCES profile for Legacy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482096008858
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Godley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy El has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Godley, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy El
Legacy El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Godley, Texas, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.4% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Texas average.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 762 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #658, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 502 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Godley Isd also operates Godley H S (868 students) and Godley Middle (729 students) alongside Legacy El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy El compares
Legacy El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Legacy El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godley Isd, which includes Legacy El.
$13,444
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 41.4%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Legacy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rb Godley El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Godley Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy El
How many students attend Legacy El?
Legacy El has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Godley, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy El is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy El?
28.4% of students at Legacy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy El?
The largest demographic group at Legacy El is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Godley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy El?
Legacy El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy El rank among public schools in Godley?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Godley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Godley on the city page.
Is Legacy El a good school?
Legacy El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Godley Isd?
Besides Legacy El, Godley Isd also operates Godley H S (868 students), Godley Middle (729 students), and Rb Godley El (560 students). See the Godley Isd district page for the complete list.
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