Legend Springs Elementary

Summary:

Legend Springs Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Glendale, Arizona, part of the Deer Valley Unified District. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking of 53 out of 904 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Legend Springs Elementary excels in academic performance, consistently outperforming the Deer Valley Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores. The school also ranks highly for the performance of various student subgroups, including African American, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students. With a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic results.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Deer Valley Unified District, Legend Springs Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. This consistent high performance over the past decade makes Legend Springs Elementary a standout example within the district and the state of Arizona.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
       Glendale, AZ  85308-6380


(623) 376-4500

District: Deer Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,500 Help


Students who attend Legend Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillcrest Middle School
High:    Mountain Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
17.0%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Legend Springs Elementary ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (17%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legend Springs Elementary is 18.2. 27 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legend Springs Elementary is $6,500. 22 elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legend Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Legend Springs Elementary 53rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Legend Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Deer Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Valley Unified District 91st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Legend Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.43 60th 1062 94.4%
2010 92.52 31st 1090 97.2%
2011 91.24 41st 1075 96.2%
2012 86.39 83rd 1141 92.7%
2013 89.15 51st 1158 95.6%
2014 93.61 19th 1079 98.2%
2015 89.40 77th 955 91.9%
2016 96.00 20th 1079 98.1%
2017 95.78 29th 1106 97.4%
2018 93.54 50th 1109 95.5%
2019 92.80 47th 1039 95.5%
2021 91.61 96th 1226 92.2%
2022 84.27 112th 1000 88.8%
2023 90.25 115th 1245 90.8%
2024 92.34 53rd 904 94.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.39 49th 1027 95.2%
2022 86.42 22nd 444 95.0%
2023 86.72 30th 617 95.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.07 224th 975 77.0%
2023 68.62 104th 451 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.40 79th 417 81.1%
2021 46.81 495th 1201 58.8%
2023 56.38 270th 820 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.76 7th 820 99.1%
2023 78.73 142nd 1116 87.3%
2024 97.68 11th 546 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.51 51st 1023 95.0%
2019 90.14 46th 862 94.7%
2021 87.80 125th 1219 89.7%
2022 74.71 164th 824 80.1%
2023 82.74 182nd 1219 85.1%
2024 80.24 80th 593 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.20 38th 1032 96.3%
2019 90.26 53rd 850 93.8%
2021 92.14 75th 1220 93.9%
2022 83.16 89th 830 89.3%
2023 92.80 63rd 1216 94.8%
2024 89.08 48th 609 92.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.51 132nd 620 78.7%
2022 50.05 132nd 270 51.1%
2023 30.82 252nd 316 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.69 26th 895 97.1%
2022 78.53 30th 289 89.6%
2023 85.52 31st 607 94.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.95 3rd 911 99.7%
2021 88.35 79th 1198 93.4%
2022 59.07 289th 716 59.6%
2023 79.00 178th 1170 84.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.43 21st 171 87.7%
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Rank History for White students at Legend Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.67 52nd 720 92.8%
2019 82.74 62nd 595 89.6%
2021 80.58 163rd 1161 86.0%
2022 69.14 185th 800 76.9%
2023 81.17 138th 1024 86.5%
2024 81.57 52nd 477 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Legend Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 596 12 34 42 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 603 11 37 49 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 603 11 37 49 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 590 12 35 57 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 578 19 33 61 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 552 24 37 52 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 510 21 40 49 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 498 16 53 46 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 542 17 58 52 3 n/a n/a 0 672
2010 561 11 73 52 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2011 520 4 64 76 2 3 22 0 691
2012 490 4 54 74 2 2 22 0 648
2013 481 5 44 66 1 2 24 0 623
2014 449 10 41 70 1 1 32 0 604
2015 484 6 55 74 1 0 27 0 647
2016 514 11 55 70 0 0 29 0 679
2017 496 11 45 68 0 2 26 0 648
2018 507 16 37 79 0 3 28 0 670
2019 539 19 41 83 0 4 31 0 717
2020 544 25 43 78 1 3 26 0 720
2021 418 20 23 65 1 3 22 0 552
2022 497 16 36 94 0 4 35 0 682
2023 467 18 27 113 4 2 35 0 666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Legend Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 686 33.5 20.5 n/a
2002 702 36.5 19.2 7.7
2003 702 36.5 19.2 7.7
2004 694 36.0 19.3 8.8
2005 691 36.0 19.2 2.5
2006 665 35.7 18.6 4.8
2007 620 32.2 19.3 6.5
2008 615 32.5 18.9 n/a
2009 672 33.7 19.9 7.4
2010 700 35.7 19.6 11.1
2011 691 35.2 19.6 12.4
2012 648 34.7 18.6 9.9
2013 623 36.0 17.3 14.9
2014 604 34.6 17.4 15.7
2015 647 37.0 17.4 14.2
2016 679 36.0 18.8 15.8
2017 648 37.4 17.3 14.5
2018 670 38.4 17.4 15.8
2019 717 37.8 18.9 12.8
2020 720 37.7 19.0 15
2021 552 39.0 14.1 n/a
2022 682 38.0 17.9 8.2
2023 666 36.5 18.2 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Legend Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 686 33.5 20.5 n/a
2002 702 36.5 19.2 7.7
2003 702 36.5 19.2 7.7
2004 694 36.0 19.3 8.8
2005 691 36.0 19.2 2.5
2006 665 35.7 18.6 4.8
2007 620 32.2 19.3 6.5
2008 615 32.5 18.9 n/a
2009 672 33.7 19.9 7.4
2010 700 35.7 19.6 11.1
2011 691 35.2 19.6 12.4
2012 648 34.7 18.6 9.9
2013 623 36.0 17.3 14.9
2014 604 34.6 17.4 15.7
2015 647 37.0 17.4 14.2
2016 679 36.0 18.8 15.8
2017 648 37.4 17.3 14.5
2018 670 38.4 17.4 15.8
2019 717 37.8 18.9 12.8
2020 720 37.7 19.0 15
2021 552 39.0 14.1 n/a
2022 682 38.0 17.9 8.2
2023 666 36.5 18.2 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Legend Springs Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (1.5%) $56 (0.7%) $291 (3.7%) $6,369 (81.5%) $1,274 (16.3%) $7,643 (97.8%) $7,817
2020 $24 (0.4%) $34 (0.6%) $81 (1.3%) $5,536 (90.7%) $513 (8.4%) $6,049 (99.1%) $6,106
2021 $94 (1.3%) $429 (6.2%) $616 (8.8%) $6,590 (94.6%) n/a $6,442 (92.5%) $6,965
2022 $361 (5.6%) $11 (0.2%) $733 (11.3%) $5,837 (89.8%) $290 (4.5%) $6,127 (94.3%) $6,500

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Legend Springs Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students717666
 7.1%
African American1918
 5.3%
American Indian04
Asian4127
 34.1%
Hispanic83113
 36.1%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White539467
 13.4%
Two or More Races3135
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%18.8%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Legend Springs Elementary

Students at Legend Springs Elementary are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Legend Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillcrest Middle School
High : Mountain Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Legend Springs Elementary.

Yes. Legend Springs Elementary ranks in the top 5.9% of Arizona elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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