- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
🌟 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Southwest Legacy H S grew from 2,014 students in 2022-23 to 2,132 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 120.1 → 120.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 484095012867 · Von Ormy, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,250 enr · 18.8:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Southwest Legacy H S grew from 2,014 students in 2022-23 to 2,132 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 120.1 → 120.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwest Legacy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- This school
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- Sharon Christa 767
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
767 students
What this shows Southwest Legacy H S reports 2,250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Legacy H S compares
Southwest Legacy H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,014 (2022-23) → 2,132 (2023-24), up 118.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.