Enrollment
96
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
New Legacy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for New Legacy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080002006661Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Legacy Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Legacy Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Legacy Charter School ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Legacy Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Legacy Charter School
New Legacy Charter School is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 45% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.0% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside New Legacy Charter School.
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 New Legacy Charter School compares
New Legacy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 149% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
24:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 81.3%
African American 9.4%
White 6.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, New Legacy Charter School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes New Legacy Charter School.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 New Legacy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Legacy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Legacy Charter School
How many students attend New Legacy Charter School?
New Legacy Charter School has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Legacy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Legacy Charter School is 24:1, which is 45% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Legacy Charter School?
96.0% of students at New Legacy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Legacy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at New Legacy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Legacy Charter School?
New Legacy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Legacy Charter School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, New Legacy Charter School ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is New Legacy Charter School a good school?
New Legacy Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado 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 Charter School Institute?
Besides New Legacy Charter School, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.
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