Legacy Academy

Summary:

Legacy Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 415 students in grades K-8 in Elizabeth, Colorado. The school is part of the Elizabeth School District, which is ranked 43 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Legacy Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.64%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance is generally lower than state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math were 33.5% and 29.3%, respectively, in 2023-2024, lagging behind the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%. Legacy Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a current ranking of 537 out of 943 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is also below average for female, male, and white student subgroups.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as Singing Hills Elementary School, which is also in the Elizabeth School District, Legacy Academy is underperforming. The lower test scores and school rankings at Legacy Academy may be related to its higher percentage of white students and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as research has shown that socioeconomic factors can significantly impact student achievement. Identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance could help improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of the community.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1975 Legacy Circle
       Elizabeth, CO  80107-8330


(303) 646-2636

District: Elizabeth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
537th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,750 Help


Students who attend Legacy Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth Middle School
High:    Elizabeth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Legacy Academy ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Legacy Academy ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.7. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Legacy Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Elizabeth School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy Academy is 14.9, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy Academy is $9,750, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Elizabeth School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legacy Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Academy 537th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Legacy Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Academy 296th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Legacy Academy in the ranking list.)

Elizabeth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth School District 43rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legacy Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.62 130th 808 83.9%
2005 66.10 301st 823 63.4%
2006 75.76 177th 829 78.6%
2007 72.08 237th 852 72.2%
2008 51.77 456th 849 46.3%
2009 60.71 374th 872 57.1%
2010 73.74 229th 925 75.2%
2011 71.79 264th 935 71.8%
2012 52.21 483rd 935 48.3%
2013 40.74 603rd 954 36.8%
2014 38.88 620th 962 35.6%
2015 41.03 508th 938 45.8%
2016 33.06 583rd 914 36.2%
2017 33.32 594th 929 36.1%
2018 44.78 472nd 917 48.5%
2019 53.72 418th 965 56.7%
2021 42.23 436th 710 38.6%
2022 36.00 556th 921 39.6%
2023 34.33 564th 933 39.5%
2024 38.74 537th 943 43.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.38 462nd 690 33.0%
2019 61.78 256th 758 66.2%
2022 35.85 375th 595 37.0%
2023 42.05 356th 642 44.5%
2024 37.16 429th 684 37.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 328th 693 52.7%
2019 37.94 444th 764 41.9%
2022 23.66 445th 594 25.1%
2023 23.74 493rd 649 24.0%
2024 33.52 433rd 683 36.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.14 396th 454 12.8%
2024 16.07 484th 539 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Legacy Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.77 73rd 336 78.3%
2005 71.66 96th 340 71.8%
2006 78.34 63rd 346 81.8%
2007 78.85 68th 360 81.1%
2008 64.91 116th 362 68.0%
2009 62.09 145th 377 61.5%
2010 69.63 121st 409 70.4%
2011 81.72 65th 422 84.6%
2012 60.20 171st 425 59.8%
2013 41.92 280th 454 38.3%
2014 42.05 273rd 461 40.8%
2015 65.91 109th 436 75.0%
2016 62.48 126th 400 68.5%
2017 53.87 165th 424 61.1%
2018 52.59 175th 418 58.1%
2019 61.69 151st 458 67.0%
2021 44.56 185th 369 49.9%
2022 51.98 188th 448 58.0%
2023 54.69 178th 480 62.9%
2024 32.70 296th 485 39.0%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.43 145th 315 54.0%
2022 54.39 137th 326 58.0%
2023 45.56 181st 363 50.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Legacy Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 142nd 317 55.2%
2022 35.58 195th 328 40.5%
2023 38.20 191st 356 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Open Quote Staff is amazing and kids love the school, teachers want to be there and my kids rave about them. Really happy with this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Open Quote Administration staff needs to be replaced. Refuse to abide by State and Federal laws. Retaliated against 2nd grader when I brought safety concern to their attention.
Had dinner with one of the admin staff and he stated special education students were just lazy and special ed was a joke.
My sons school schedule was changed after a dog that was allowed in the school charges at my son. The dog owner is good friends with the Administration staff. My son had to come to school 15 min late and be picked up 15 min early to avoid the dog. I was told the dog stays your son can go. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, February 25, 2017

Open Quote Incredible family atmosphere and very friendly. Teacher's here really care about their students and the quality of their education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Legacy Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 134 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 139 2 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 156
2000 191 0 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2001 238 5 10 15 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 282 5 8 26 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 282 5 8 26 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 286 2 7 24 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 318 0 6 20 6 n/a n/a 0 350
2006 316 1 5 21 5 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 377 1 6 22 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 394 2 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 362 1 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 282 2 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 292 3 0 24 0 3 0 0 322
2012 379 0 5 36 1 2 11 0 434
2013 395 2 0 37 1 3 11 0 449
2014 364 2 0 24 3 0 11 0 404
2015 375 2 0 28 3 0 15 0 423
2016 389 1 1 23 3 0 17 0 434
2017 420 4 4 32 7 0 16 0 483
2018 397 5 5 30 11 0 21 0 469
2019 386 4 6 24 8 1 18 0 447
2020 404 8 7 26 8 0 12 0 465
2021 382 4 6 33 7 0 9 0 441
2022 359 8 4 23 6 1 16 0 417
2023 372 1 4 21 5 1 11 0 415
2024 368 2 5 22 7 1 11 0 416

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 Legacy Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 144 0.0 0.0 0
1999 156 0.0 0.0 0
2000 216 5.7 37.9 0.9
2001 271 16.4 16.5 3.3
2002 325 19.5 16.7 0
2003 325 19.5 16.7 0
2004 324 20.8 15.6 3.4
2005 350 20.0 17.5 7.7
2006 348 26.8 13.0 6
2007 410 27.7 14.8 4.9
2008 428 26.9 15.9 6.5
2009 387 27.9 13.9 9.3
2010 304 17.8 16.9 11.2
2011 322 21.6 14.8 11.2
2012 434 19.7 22.0 11.5
2013 449 22.6 19.8 8.5
2014 404 19.2 20.9 10.4
2015 423 25.0 16.9 8.7
2016 434 25.0 17.3 11.3
2017 483 24.7 19.5 10.4
2018 469 24.1 19.4 13.6
2019 447 25.7 17.3 14.3
2020 465 26.8 17.3 13.8
2021 441 26.6 16.5 15
2022 417 24.8 16.7 11.3
2023 415 27.1 15.2 9.2
2024 416 27.8 14.9 21.9

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 Legacy Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 144 0.0 0.0 0
1999 156 0.0 0.0 0
2000 216 5.7 37.9 0.9
2001 271 16.4 16.5 3.3
2002 325 19.5 16.7 0
2003 325 19.5 16.7 0
2004 324 20.8 15.6 3.4
2005 350 20.0 17.5 7.7
2006 348 26.8 13.0 6
2007 410 27.7 14.8 4.9
2008 428 26.9 15.9 6.5
2009 387 27.9 13.9 9.3
2010 304 17.8 16.9 11.2
2011 322 21.6 14.8 11.2
2012 434 19.7 22.0 11.5
2013 449 22.6 19.8 8.5
2014 404 19.2 20.9 10.4
2015 423 25.0 16.9 8.7
2016 434 25.0 17.3 11.3
2017 483 24.7 19.5 10.4
2018 469 24.1 19.4 13.6
2019 447 25.7 17.3 14.3
2020 465 26.8 17.3 13.8
2021 441 26.6 16.5 15
2022 417 24.8 16.7 11.3
2023 415 27.1 15.2 9.2
2024 416 27.8 14.9 21.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Legacy Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,902
2020 $9,618
2021 $7,422
2022 $9,272
2023 $9,750

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Legacy Academy

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 418th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 564th of 933 Elementary schools
 17.1%
Ranks 151st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 178th of 480 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)45.925.6
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)34.633.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Legacy Academy)51.456.4
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)44.953.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)60.934.8
 26.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)44.246.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Legacy Academy)32.626.1
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)32.941.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Legacy Academy)34.121.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Elizabeth School District)27.332.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)41.538.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)34.545.3
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Legacy Academy)12.214.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)22.544.2
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)6040.5
 19.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)59.152.7
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Legacy Academy)37.523.8
 13.7%
   6th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)26.620.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)54.547.5
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)5856.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Legacy Academy)38.632.5
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)29.228.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Legacy Academy)42.343.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (Elizabeth School District)4834.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)38.559.4
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)59.251
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Legacy Academy)34.631.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Math (Elizabeth School District)34.933.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Legacy Academy)51.340.2
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Elizabeth School District)48.247.3
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Legacy Academy)34.230.3
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Elizabeth School District)31.337.2
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447415
 7.2%
African American41
 75%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic2421
 12.5%
Pacific Islander11
White386372
 3.6%
Two or More Races1811
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%9.2%
 5.2%


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Legacy Academy ranks 537th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Legacy Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth Middle School
High : Elizabeth High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Legacy Academy.

Students at Legacy Academy are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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

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