Legacy Prep

Birmingham, Alabama — 1 schools

404
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,276
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Legacy Prep operates 1 public schools serving 404 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 317 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,276 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 12.3% local, 63.2% state, and 24.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #55 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 317:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.5% African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White across the district's schools.

Legacy Prep accounts for 100.0% of all Legacy Prep student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Legacy Prep-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Legacy Prep has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 96.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Legacy Prep student-counselor ratio is 317:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Legacy Prep is typically wider than the Legacy Prep-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Legacy Prep chronic absenteeism rate is 27.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Legacy Prep is typically wider than the Legacy Prep-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.5%
Federal
63.2%
State
12.3%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
55 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jefferson County county, where this district is located.

$1,024
Studio/mo
$1,155
1 BR/mo
$1,266
2 BR/mo
$1,583
3 BR/mo
$1,801
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Legacy Prep.

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 96.5%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

317:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Legacy Prep

School Enrollment
Legacy Prep
Charter
317

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Legacy Prep?

Legacy Prep has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 404 students.

How much does Legacy Prep spend per student?

Legacy Prep spends $13,276 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #55 in Alabama.

What is the average rent near Legacy Prep?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Legacy Prep?

Legacy Prep students are 96.5% African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Legacy Prep?

Legacy Prep has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #55 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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