Enrollment
2,250
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Von Ormy, TX
Southwest Legacy H S
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Legacy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484095012867
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Legacy H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Von Ormy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Legacy H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Legacy H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Von Ormy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Legacy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Legacy H S
Southwest Legacy H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Von Ormy, Texas, enrolling 2,250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,250 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 467 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,250 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students) and Elm Creek El (805 students) alongside Southwest 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 Southwest Legacy H S compares
Southwest 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,250 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,250
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,627
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
304
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 92.8%
African American 4.1%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Southwest Legacy H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Isd, which includes Southwest Legacy H S.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 44.7%
Federal 19.9%
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 Southwest Legacy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Legacy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~2,250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Legacy H S
How many students attend Southwest Legacy H S?
Southwest Legacy H S has 2,250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Von Ormy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Legacy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Legacy H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Legacy H S?
86.6% of students at Southwest Legacy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Legacy H S?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Legacy H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Von Ormy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Legacy H S?
Southwest Legacy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Legacy H S rank among public schools in Von Ormy?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Legacy H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Von Ormy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Von Ormy on the city page.
Is Southwest Legacy H S a good school?
Southwest Legacy H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Southwest Isd?
Besides Southwest Legacy H S, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Elm Creek El (805 students), and Francis R Scobee Middle (797 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.
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