Enrollment
897
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legends Public Charter School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legends Public Charter School
Legends Public Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lanham, Maryland, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 99% of Maryland schools and 93% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 897 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lanham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenarden Woods Elementary (516 students): Legends Public Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 18.4:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Legends Public Charter School.
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 Legends Public Charter School compares
Legends Public Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Legends Public Charter School.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Legends Public Charter School a good school?
Legends Public Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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