- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, CO
Legacy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080372001586Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Legacy Academy held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080372001586 · Elizabeth, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
428 enr · 15.9:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth High School (668 students)
Legacy Academy held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Legacy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
668 students
- This school
Legacy Academy
428 students
- Elizabeth Midd
Elizabeth Middle School
386 students
- Singing Hills
Singing Hills Elementary School
383 students
- Running Creek
Running Creek Elementary School
292 students
- Singing Hills 72
Singing Hills Preschool
72 students
What this shows Legacy Academy reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy Academy compares
Legacy Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Legacy Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth School District reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legacy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Academy
How many students attend Legacy Academy?
Legacy Academy has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, CO. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy Academy?
6.5% of students at Legacy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Academy is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Academy?
Legacy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy Academy rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth School District?
Besides Legacy Academy, Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students), Elizabeth Middle School (386 students), and Singing Hills Elementary School (383 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.