Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Legacy Academy's student population of 415 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Legacy Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Legacy Academy is ranked #930 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Legacy Academy often compared to?
Legacy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Running Creek Elementary School, Singing Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Legacy Academy?
415 students attend Legacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Legacy Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Academy?
Legacy Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy Academy offer ?
Legacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Academy part of?
Legacy Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.
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