- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142812855Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano ranks #13 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
District: Legacy Preparatory · Texas
NCES ID 480142812855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-26.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 480142812855 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
147 enr · 4.7:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus (991 students)
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-26.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano compares
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
African American 37.4%
White 15.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is more 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 Preparatory Charter Academy Plano Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano'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 (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano
How many students attend Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is 4.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 70% 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 Charter Academy Plano?
76.0% of students at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano?
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano ranks #13 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Legacy Preparatory?
Besides Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano, Legacy Preparatory also operates Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus (991 students). See the Legacy Preparatory district page for the complete list.