LEGGETT EL

Located at 254 E FM 942 E, in LEGGETT, Texas, LEGGETT EL is an one-room-style primary school that teaches 131 students (grades pre-K through 6), overseen by LEGGETT ISD. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so LEGGETT EL sits 75% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 2 schools in LEGGETT ISD (227 students total), LEGGETT EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, LEGGETT EL lists that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 10% Black, 5% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, LEGGETT EL records 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 74% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Polk County runs at roughly 65%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, LEGGETT EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 41.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 28.5%.

Zooming out to the county, Polk County reports that median household income runs about $62,259, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. LEGGETT EL is one of 19 public schools in Polk County (combined enrollment of about 7,045 students).

Nearest neighbor: LEGGETT H S, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LEGGETT EL at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 43.7%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 24%: 106 students in 2018 compared to 131 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share grew from 56% to 70%.

On the community side, members of the LEGGETT EL community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.