- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100934Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #12 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas has class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas ranks #12 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 320000100934 · Las Vegas, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,534 enr · 43.8:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
1,534 students
What this shows Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas reports 1,534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas compares
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.8:1 | ▲ 114% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 58% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,534 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,534
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43.8:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 97% in Nevada - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$7,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 1534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 17.7%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
Standard public school
1,029 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Cactus
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Saddle
Standard public school
997 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Standard public school
996 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Standard public school
993 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy West Pebble
Standard public school
990 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~43.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas has 1,534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,499 (2022-23) → 1,518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is 43.8:1, which is 114% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 179% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
32.6% of students at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is Asian at 33.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas?
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas ranks #12 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.