Enrollment
311
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040093303798 Charter school
Legacy Online Academy — Chandler, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 70/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
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 →
School address
District: Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) · Arizona
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Legacy Online Academy reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) spends $8,339 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.7% from local sources (property taxes), 85.6% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B), 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 Online Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 311 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
Funding equity
$8,339
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 39% in Arizona — larger than 61% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040093303798
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 24.4%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879), which includes Legacy Online Academy.
$8,339
Per student
-45%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-57%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.7%
State 85.6%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy Online Academy
How many students attend Legacy Online Academy?
Legacy Online Academy has 311 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Legacy Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chandler, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Online Academy?
Legacy Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B) 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.