Enrollment
311
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Legacy Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legacy Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040093303798Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy Online Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 311
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Online Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) · Arizona
NCES ID 040093303798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Legacy Online Academy
Legacy Online Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 311 students.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) spends $7,422 per pupil, 44% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students): Legacy Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879), also runs Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (1,797 students).
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 Online Academy compares
Legacy Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 311 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Legacy Online Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879), which includes Legacy Online Academy.
$7,422
Per student
-44%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Legacy Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Traditional School - Surprise | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Chandler
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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 an 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% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy Online Academy?
Legacy Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Legacy Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy Online Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Legacy Online Academy a good school?
Legacy Online Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879)?
Besides Legacy Online Academy, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) also operates Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (1,797 students). See the Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) district page for the complete list.
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