- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
Legend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Legend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444505369
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legend Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Legend Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legend Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Legend Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390444505369 · Newark, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 17.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Legend Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Legend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- This school 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- Carson Element 414
Carson Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Legend Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legend Elementary compares
Legend Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat 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
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Legend Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legend Elementary
How many students attend Legend Elementary?
Legend Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Legend Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Legend Elementary?
35.2% of students at Legend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Legend Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legend Elementary?
Legend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legend Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Legend Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Legend Elementary, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Liberty Middle School (456 students), and Heritage Middle School (416 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.