- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lanham, MD
Legends Public Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Legends Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001764Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legends Public Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Legends Public Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legends Public Charter School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Legends Public Charter School grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 240051001764 · Lanham, MD Elementary · MID · CHARTER
897 enr · 28:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Legends Public Charter School grew from 794 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Legends Public Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 897
Legends Public Charter School
897 students
What this shows Legends Public Charter School reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legends Public Charter School compares
Legends Public Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 93% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 897 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Legends Public Charter School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legends Public Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legends Public Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lanham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legends Public Charter School
How many students attend Legends Public Charter School?
Legends Public Charter School has 897 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legends Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legends Public Charter School is 28:1, which is 93% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legends Public Charter School?
44.7% of students at Legends Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legends Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Legends Public Charter School is African American at 82.6% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legends Public Charter School?
Legends Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legends Public Charter School rank among public schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Legends Public Charter School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Legends Public Charter School, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.