- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enterprise, FL
Legacy Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 85/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192008468
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Scholars Academy earns 85/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- 85
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
Legacy Scholars Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Legacy Scholars Academy shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-36.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120192008468 · Enterprise, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 3.1:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 85
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Legacy Scholars Academy shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-36.6%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Legacy Scholars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 22
Legacy Scholars Academy
22 students
What this shows Legacy Scholars Academy reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy Scholars Academy compares
Legacy Scholars 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 83% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,727
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 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Legacy Scholars Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Scholars Academy
How many students attend Legacy Scholars Academy?
Legacy Scholars Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Enterprise, FL. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Scholars Academy is 3.1:1, which is 83% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 80% 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 Scholars Academy?
87.8% of students at Legacy Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Scholars Academy is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Enterprise, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Scholars Academy?
Legacy Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 85/100 (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).
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Legacy Scholars Academy, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.