Is Legacy Elementary School a good school?

Legacy Elementary School ranks 456 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 442 students attended Legacy Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Legacy Elementary School?

Students at Legacy Elementary School are 66% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Legacy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Coal Ridge Middle School High : Frederick Senior High School

Legacy Elementary School

Summary:

Legacy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Frederick, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 434. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating.

While Legacy Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (68.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 34.98% to 77.21%, it also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (23.96%). However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to the district's 48.2% and the state's 37.9%. Additionally, Legacy Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 8.73% to 57.21%, and a higher student-teacher ratio (18:1) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 12.7:1 to 19.5:1.

When comparing Legacy Elementary to nearby schools, such as Highlands Elementary and Erie Elementary, both of which are also part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, it becomes evident that Legacy Elementary is underperforming academically. The school's statewide ranking has also been steadily declining over the years, from a high of 253 out of 938 Colorado elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 460 out of 933 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7701 Eagle Boulevard
Frederick, CO 80504-3499

(720) 652-8160

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
456^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,707

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Coal Ridge Middle School
High:	Frederick Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 442

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

26.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legacy Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 19^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.24. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (26.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy Elementary School is 19. 31 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Legacy Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy Elementary School is $14,707. 22 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legacy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Elementary School 456^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Legacy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legacy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2007	45.60	509^th	852	40.3%
2008	46.02	503^rd	849	40.8%
2009	29.50	665^th	872	23.7%
2010	36.53	634^th	925	31.5%
2011	46.78	541^st	935	42.1%
2012	58.74	405^th	935	56.7%
2013	61.07	388^th	954	59.3%
2014	64.89	335^th	962	65.2%
2015	69.13	253^rd	938	73.0%
2016	67.80	264^th	914	71.1%
2017	63.39	299^th	929	67.8%
2018	62.64	303^rd	917	67.0%
2019	51.76	436^th	965	54.8%
2021	49.33	386^th	710	45.6%
2022	50.15	430^th	921	53.3%
2023	47.48	460^th	933	50.7%
2024	49.24	456^th	943	51.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	52.67	136^th	308	55.8%
2023	95.26	6^th	265	97.7%
2024	55.48	148^th	365	59.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	61.90	227^th	690	67.1%
2019	44.02	391^st	758	48.4%
2021	29.85	294^th	351	16.2%
2022	42.53	335^th	595	43.7%
2023	36.03	409^th	642	36.3%
2024	38.70	417^th	684	39.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	48.08	325^th	693	53.1%
2019	46.17	377^th	764	50.7%
2021	47.23	229^th	352	34.9%
2022	40.46	342^nd	594	42.4%
2023	40.19	377^th	649	41.9%
2024	43.09	377^th	683	44.8%

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Rank History for White students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	51.90	151^st	337	55.2%
2019	36.38	386^th	596	35.2%
2021	27.07	247^th	288	14.2%
2022	35.91	319^th	454	29.7%
2023	29.92	393^rd	525	25.1%
2024	31.14	397^th	539	26.3%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Legacy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	382	5	16	65	1	n/a	n/a	469
2006	405	5	16	67	1	n/a	n/a	494
2007	445	4	14	76	1	n/a	n/a	540
2008	488	5	17	71	2	n/a	n/a	583
2009	397	3	15	63	2	n/a	n/a	480
2010	426	4	17	82	2	n/a	n/a	531
2011	444	5	10	93	2	0	3	557
2012	437	3	11	112	3	0	6	572
2013	489	4	9	131	3	0	14	650
2014	436	1	7	115	1	0	23	583
2015	443	2	8	124	2	0	23	602
2016	487	4	8	107	1	0	16	623
2017	488	5	11	114	3	0	16	637
2018	491	4	13	98	4	0	13	623
2019	401	3	15	92	3	0	14	528
2020	379	3	13	110	3	1	19	528
2021	315	3	13	101	2	1	21	456
2022	307	3	14	97	1	1	23	446
2023	298	3	11	104	0	1	17	434
2024	291	5	11	118	0	1	16	442

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	469	22.7	20.7	13.2
2006	494	22.4	22.1	17
2007	540	23.1	23.4	18.1
2008	583	26.2	22.3	15.1
2009	480	22.8	21.1	15.2
2010	531	26.8	19.7	22
2011	557	27.3	20.3	20.1
2012	572	27.8	20.5	19.4
2013	650	29.5	22.0	24.2
2014	583	28.1	20.7	26.6
2015	602	29.0	20.7	19.6
2016	623	30.0	20.7	20.7
2017	637	30.0	21.2	17.9
2018	623	31.3	19.8	16.9
2019	528	27.8	18.9	17
2020	528	27.4	19.2	22
2021	456	24.5	18.6	25.9
2022	446	24.5	18.2	18.6
2023	434	23.9	18.0	27.4
2024	442	23.2	19.0	34.2

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	469	22.7	20.7	13.2
2006	494	22.4	22.1	17
2007	540	23.1	23.4	18.1
2008	583	26.2	22.3	15.1
2009	480	22.8	21.1	15.2
2010	531	26.8	19.7	22
2011	557	27.3	20.3	20.1
2012	572	27.8	20.5	19.4
2013	650	29.5	22.0	24.2
2014	583	28.1	20.7	26.6
2015	602	29.0	20.7	19.6
2016	623	30.0	20.7	20.7
2017	637	30.0	21.2	17.9
2018	623	31.3	19.8	16.9
2019	528	27.8	18.9	17
2020	528	27.4	19.2	22
2021	456	24.5	18.6	25.9
2022	446	24.5	18.2	18.6
2023	434	23.9	18.0	27.4
2024	442	23.2	19.0	34.2

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 Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,033
2020	$11,320
2021	$11,952
2022	$13,173
2023	$14,707

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Legacy Elementary School

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 436^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 460^th of 933 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	34.8	31.9	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	43.3	45.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Legacy Elementary School)	47	43.5	3.5%
3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	47.2	46.5	0.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	48.9	32.1	16.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	50.7	50.1	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Legacy Elementary School)	34.4	25.3	9.1%
4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	35.9	42.3	6.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Legacy Elementary School)	36.6	39	2.4%
5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	40.8	41.4	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	57.3	57.1	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	52	53.3	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Legacy Elementary School)	32.9	41.6	8.7%
5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	41.9	46.3	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	45.6	40.6	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	49.4	49.2	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Legacy Elementary School)	39	36.4	2.6%
All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)	39.9	40.4	0.5%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	434	17.8%
African American	3	3
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	92	104	13%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	401	298	25.7%
Two or More Races	14	17	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17%	27.4%	10.4%

Schools Near Legacy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7701 Eagle Boulevard	Frederick	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8160	442	23	19.0	34.2%	291 (65.8%)	5 (1.1%)	118 (26.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)	49.2	456^th of 943 public elementary schools	51.6%		47.5	460^th of 933 public elementary schools	50.7%	4	44.3	28.8	58.0				44.7	56.5	30.9	33.3				39.3	32.5		$14,707
Carbon Valley Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4040 Coriolis Way	Frederick	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 774-9555	250	24	10.4	38.4%	121 (48.4%)	5 (2.0%)	117 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	25.2	674^th of 943 public elementary schools	28.5%		31.1	600^th of 933 public elementary schools	35.7%	74	25.0		25.0	33.3	40.9		27.0	28.6	25.0		27.8	27.3		23.9	25.9		$11,403
Spark! Discovery Preschool	Public	PK	555 8th Street	Frederick	80530	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-7906	257	12	21.4	16.3%	133 (51.8%)	4 (1.6%)	95 (37.0%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)								(n/a)																	$13,931
Grand View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Aggregate Blvd	Frederick	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 702-8000	438	26	17.1	27.4%	289 (66.0%)	4 (0.9%)	104 (23.7%)	25 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	60.2	364^th of 943 public elementary schools	61.4%		48.3	449^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.9%	85	44.9	47.3	48.5				46.8	47.8	38.2	42.4				43.2	53.0		$14,223
Thunder Valley Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	555 8th Street	Frederick	80530	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 833-2456	857	55	15.6	57.1%	288 (33.6%)	10 (1.2%)	508 (59.3%)	17 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	17.4	776^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.7%		16.2	787^th of 933 public elementary schools	15.6%	11	23.0	13.9	44.3	14.0	14.9	13.3	19.8	14.6	7.3	21.1	11.8	9.2	6.6	11.6	34.8	10.0	$15,320
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10290 Neighbors Parkway	Firestone	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 652-8240	487	31	15.9	31.2%	303 (62.2%)	8 (1.6%)	136 (27.9%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	20 (4.1%)	51.1	433^rd of 943 public elementary schools	54.1%		49.7	437^th of 933 public elementary schools	53.2%	4	40.3	44.1	40.8				41.9	61.8	41.9	30.8				43.9	32.1		$15,652
Prairie Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6632 St Vrain Ranch Boulevard	Firestone	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(720) 494-3641	411	26	15.8	33.8%	279 (67.9%)	1 (0.2%)	101 (24.6%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.1%)	62.2	342^nd of 943 public elementary schools	63.7%		50.6	426^th of 933 public elementary schools	54.3%	84	34.4	46.1	57.7				45.3	54.0	42.9	53.8				49.5	45.1		$15,678
Firestone Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5753 Twilight Avenue	Firestone	80504	Weld County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 772-3711	615	47	13.1	22.1%	443 (72.0%)	6 (1.0%)	123 (20.0%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.2%)	47.7	470^th of 943 public elementary schools	50.2%		44.1	482^nd of 933 public elementary schools	48.3%	12	38.0	37.8	49.2	48.9	45.7	46.2	43.3	38.0	28.4	33.3	27.7	31.9	29.6	31.9	56.7	34.6	$46
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3927 York Street	Dacono	80514	Weld County	Weld re-8 schools	No	No	No	No	(303) 857-3380	301	21	14.3	16.9%	175 (58.1%)	2 (0.7%)	96 (31.9%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	12 (4.0%)	69.9	263^rd of 943 public elementary schools	72.1%		75.8	200^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.6%	63	44.4	48.0	62.2	75.0	90.0	72.2	62.5	41.7	44.0	56.8	62.5	70.0	50.0	53.1	44.7	61.1	$12,545
Soaring Heights Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3280 County Road 5	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 702-8020	1,254	73	17.2	10.2%	959 (76.5%)	10 (0.8%)	170 (13.6%)	59 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.3%)	86.7	110^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.3%		82.4	144^th of 933 public elementary schools	84.6%	34	61.2	66.3	60.7	63.3	64.6	69.8	64.5	61.9	62.6	69.7	59.2	49.2	53.4	58.5	62.8	52.4	$13,518

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