Enrollment
1,534
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is a large charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,534 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Nevada schools and 114% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,534 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose (1,029 students): Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (43.8:1 vs 32.2:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas compares
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,534 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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