- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142812649Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus ranks #4 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
District: Legacy Preparatory · Texas
NCES ID 480142812649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,065 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 79.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 480142812649 · Mesquite, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
991 enr · 13.4:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano (147 students)
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,065 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 74.7 → 79.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus compares
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 11.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Legacy Preparatory reports $12,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus
How many students attend Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus?
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus has 991 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus?
72.0% of students at Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus?
Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus ranks #4 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Legacy Preparatory?
Besides Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus, Legacy Preparatory also operates Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano (147 students). See the Legacy Preparatory district page for the complete list.