Enrollment
2,568
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, TX
Mansfield Legacy H S
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Legacy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482892011334
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Legacy H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Legacy H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Legacy H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mansfield Legacy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mansfield Legacy H S
Mansfield Legacy H S is a large high school in Mansfield, Texas, enrolling 2,568 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 27% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,568 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mansfield Isd spends $10,247 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students) and Mansfield H S (2,552 students) alongside Mansfield Legacy H S.
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 Mansfield Legacy H S compares
Mansfield Legacy H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,568 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,568
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$10,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
White 33.0%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Mansfield Legacy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mansfield Isd, which includes Mansfield Legacy H S.
$10,247
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Mansfield Legacy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlene Mckinzey Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Legacy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Legacy H S
How many students attend Mansfield Legacy H S?
Mansfield Legacy H S has 2,568 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Legacy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Legacy H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mansfield Legacy H S?
40.8% of students at Mansfield Legacy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Legacy H S?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Legacy H S is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Legacy H S?
Mansfield Legacy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mansfield Legacy H S rank among high schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Legacy H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mansfield on the city page.
Is Mansfield Legacy H S a good school?
Mansfield Legacy H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mansfield Legacy H S, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield H S (2,552 students), and Mansfield Timberview H S (1,788 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.
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