- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tustin, CA
Legacy Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064015014497
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Magnet Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.2:1
- large classes for California
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Magnet Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015014497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Legacy Magnet Academy grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 064015014497 · Tustin, CA Other · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 33.2:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Legacy Magnet Academy grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 905 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Legacy Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 964
Legacy Magnet Academy
964 students
What this shows Legacy Magnet Academy reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy Magnet Academy compares
Legacy Magnet Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
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
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 20.8%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Legacy Magnet Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Tustin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Magnet Academy
How many students attend Legacy Magnet Academy?
Legacy Magnet Academy has 964 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 905 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy is 33.2:1, which is 54% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy Magnet Academy?
21.6% of students at Legacy Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Magnet Academy is Asian at 41.3% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Magnet Academy?
Legacy Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy Magnet Academy rank among schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Magnet Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tustin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Legacy Magnet Academy, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.