- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tampa, FL
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087004102Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Preparatory Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 23
- elementary schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Legacy Preparatory Academy shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120087004102 · Tampa, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
102 enr · 11.3:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Legacy Preparatory Academy shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Legacy Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 102
Legacy Preparatory Academy
102 students
What this shows Legacy Preparatory Academy reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy Preparatory Academy compares
Legacy Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Legacy Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Academy?
Legacy Preparatory Academy has 102 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Academy is 11.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% 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 Preparatory Academy?
98.7% of students at Legacy Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Preparatory Academy is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Preparatory Academy?
Legacy Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 23 elementary schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Legacy Preparatory Academy, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.