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Legacy Academy

1975 LEGACY CIRCLE, ELIZABETH, CO 80107ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
415
Students
Total enrolled
$13,057
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 415 students in grades KG–08 in ELIZABETH, Colorado.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,057 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Legacy Academy is a mid-sized elementary in ELIZABETH, Colorado, serving grades KG–08 with 415 students. The district invests $13,057 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Legacy Academy

415
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution192 male · 223 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 38 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian1%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080372001586

Academic Outcomes at Legacy Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80107

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,057Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,057
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,745
Student Support$2,481
Administration$1,567
Operations$1,958
Other$1,306
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,057 spent per student, an estimated $5,784 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
44%
State government
45.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal programs
10.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Singing Hills Elementary SchoolRunning Creek Elementary School
↓
Middle
Elizabeth Middle School
↓
High School
Elizabeth High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyElbert County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (303)646-2636
NCES ID: 080372001586
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ELIZABETH seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Elizabeth High School
679 students · 09–12
● 50 opp13% FRL
Mid
Elizabeth Middle School
419 students · 06–08
● 50 opp16% FRL
Elem
Singing Hills Elementary School
418 students · KG–05
● 27 opp16% FRL
Elem
Running Creek Elementary School
309 students · KG–05
● 50 opp20% FRL
Other
Singing Hills Preschool
73 students · PK–PK
● 27 opp
Other
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
66 students · PK–PK
● 50 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1975 LEGACY CIRCLE, ELIZABETH, CO 80107
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.