Enrollment
498
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400076902742 Charter school
Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc — Tulsa, OK
Federal NCES profile for Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lighthouse Academy (Charter) · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc reports 498 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 498 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lighthouse Academy (Charter) spends $9,459 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.4% from local sources (property taxes), 75.3% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,459
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 498 Top 76% in Oklahoma — larger than 24% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400076902742
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
White 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 498:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.6%
In-school suspensions 97
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Academy (Charter), which includes Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc.
$9,459
Per student
-33%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 75.3%
Federal 15.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc
How many students attend Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc?
Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc has 498 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc is 14.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc?
The largest demographic group at Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc is African American at 67.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tulsa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc?
Tulsa Legacy Charter Schl Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.