Enrollment
428
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Elizabeth, Colorado, enrolling 428 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.5% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Colorado average.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elizabeth School District spends $11,990 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students) and Elizabeth Middle School (386 students) alongside Legacy Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy Academy compares
Legacy Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth School District, which includes Legacy Academy.
$11,990
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Legacy Academy a good school?
Legacy Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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