Enrollment
1,143
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Legacy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481785010434
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #75 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Middle ranks #75 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785010434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy Middle
Legacy Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,143 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,143 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 667 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #622, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Central Isd spends $10,197 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 284 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,143 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students) and East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students) alongside Legacy Middle.
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 Middle compares
Legacy Middle 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 | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
34.9%
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
$10,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 10.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Legacy Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Central Isd, which includes Legacy Middle.
$10,197
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 34.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central Heritage Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Forest El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy Middle
How many students attend Legacy Middle?
Legacy Middle has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Middle 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 Middle?
56.1% of students at Legacy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Middle?
Legacy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Middle ranks #75 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Legacy Middle a good school?
Legacy Middle earns 28/100 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 East Central Isd?
Besides Legacy Middle, East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students), East Central Heritage Middle (1,251 students), and Harmony El (781 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.
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