Enrollment
204
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 391004010856 Charter school
Legacy Academy of Excellence — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Academy of Excellence earns a D Resource Investment Index (46/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 46/100
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 204
- students enrolled
School address
District: Legacy Academy of Excellence · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy Academy of Excellence compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Legacy Academy of Excellence reports 204 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy Academy of Excellence compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 63% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
204 larger than 20% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 204 Top 17% in Ohio — larger than 83% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 391004010856
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
- Compare Legacy Academy of Excellence side-by-side with another school you're considering on the same NCES measures. Compare schools
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Legacy Academy of Excellence?
Legacy Academy of Excellence has 204 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy of Excellence is 13.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Academy of Excellence is African American at 98.0%. The school serves a student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Academy of Excellence?
Legacy Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Legacy Academy of Excellence a good school?
Legacy Academy of Excellence earns a D Resource Investment Index (46/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.