Legends Academy Charter

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Legends Academy Charter ranks 1592 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Legends Academy Charter is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Legends Academy Charter consistently underperforms compared to the Orange County and Florida state averages across various standardized tests, including FAST (English Language Arts and Math), Statewide Science, and End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is notably higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Orange County district. Additionally, Legends Academy Charter has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.95% to 73.35% in recent years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Orange County district, Legends Academy Charter generally underperforms on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free and reduced lunch rates. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than those of Orlando Science Elementary Charter, a high-performing charter school in the area. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population at Legends Academy Charter may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

3032 Monte Carlo Trl
Orlando, FL 32805

(407) 245-8711

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1592^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,664

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

Hispanic:

7.4%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legends Academy Charter ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 121^st among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Legends Academy Charter ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.62. (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: African American (90.9%), Hispanic (7.4%), Pacific Islander (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legends Academy Charter is 16.5. 106 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Legends Academy Charter employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legends Academy Charter is $10,664. 103 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Legends Academy Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Legends Academy Charter 725^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Legends Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legends Academy Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	21.74	1736^th	2112	17.8%
2018	28.80	1557^th	2118	26.5%
2019	35.39	1443^rd	2182	33.9%
2021	14.91	1993^rd	2247	11.3%
2022	22.49	1776^th	2219	20.0%
2023	25.12	1741^st	2240	22.3%
2024	31.08	1592^nd	2256	29.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Legends Academy Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	48.88	535^th	1035	48.3%
2019	44.00	630^th	1099	42.7%
2021	24.08	882^nd	1136	22.4%
2022	48.71	567^th	1148	50.6%
2023	43.68	653^rd	1177	44.5%
2024	39.62	725^th	1196	39.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Legends Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	2	197	0	14	0	1	1	215
2017	1	212	0	15	0	1	1	230
2018	0	225	0	23	0	0	3	251
2019	0	267	0	28	0	1	4	300
2020	0	252	0	32	1	1	1	287
2021	0	300	1	28	1	0	1	331
2022	1	309	0	36	0	1	2	349
2023	2	331	0	27	1	2	1	364

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 Legends Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	215	19.0	11.3	82.3
2017	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2018	251	19.0	13.2	78.5
2019	300	19.0	15.7	100
2020	287	20.0	14.3	2.4
2021	331	24.0	13.7	71.9
2022	349	23.0	15.1	33
2023	364	22.0	16.5	73.4

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 Legends Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	215	19.0	11.3	82.3
2017	230	19.0	12.1	89.6
2018	251	19.0	13.2	78.5
2019	300	19.0	15.7	100
2020	287	20.0	14.3	2.4
2021	331	24.0	13.7	71.9
2022	349	23.0	15.1	33
2023	364	22.0	16.5	73.4

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 Legends Academy Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,188 (11.6%)	$9,066 (88.4%)	$10,254
2019	$887 (9.9%)	$8,114 (90.1%)	$9,001
2020	$1,531 (14.9%)	$8,741 (85.1%)	$10,272
2021	$2,400 (20.1%)	$9,539 (79.9%)	$11,939
2022	$1,652 (12.5%)	$11,555 (87.5%)	$13,207
2023	$2,317 (21.7%)	$8,347 (78.3%)	$10,664

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Legends Academy Charter

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 1443^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1741^st of 2240 Elementary schools	11.6%
Ranks 630^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 653^rd of 1177 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	41	29	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	32	34	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	44	42	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	61	48	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	57	27	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	57	41	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Legends Academy Charter)	48	25	23%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	44	47	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	56	49	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	36	35	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	46	44	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Legends Academy Charter)	62	53	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Legends Academy Charter)	69	72	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Legends Academy Charter)	28	17	11%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Legends Academy Charter)	27	48	21%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	364	21.3%
African American	267	331	24%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	28	27	3.6%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	0	2
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	73.4%	26.6%

Schools Near Legends Academy Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Legends Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3032 Monte Carlo Trl	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-8711	364	22	16.5	73.4%	2 (0.5%)	331 (90.9%)	27 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	31.1	1592^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.4%		25.1	1741^st of 2240 public elementary schools	22.3%	149	41.0	41.0	41.0	33.0	30.0	52.0	41.0	49.0	53.0	70.0	56.0	50.0	29.0	21.0	79.0	47.0	$10,664	$2,317	$8,347
Washington Shores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	944 W Lake Mann Dr	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6540	329	21	15.6	87.8%	7 (2.1%)	285 (86.6%)	36 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1395^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%		45.2	1208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%	187	42.0	33.0	52.0				49.0	45.0	59.0				57.0				$17,360	$5,731	$11,630
Orange Center Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	621 S Texas Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-6480	288	18	16.0	77.1%	7 (2.4%)	227 (78.8%)	51 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	43.5	1254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.4%		31.9	1555^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.6%	301	30.0	40.0	48.0				57.0	57.0	61.0				59.0				$15,496	$4,901	$10,596
Eccleston Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 Aaron Ave	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6400	357	31	11.5	86.6%	15 (4.2%)	310 (86.8%)	30 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18.6	1940^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.0%		28.4	1655^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.1%	285	42.0	33.0	30.0				51.0	32.0	38.0				33.0				$17,955	$5,111	$12,844
Catalina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2448 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1735	612	43	14.2	82.2%	15 (2.5%)	404 (66.0%)	168 (27.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	21.8	1857^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.7%		14.4	2042^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%	185	38.0	21.0	26.0				57.0	34.0	52.0				44.0				$14,739	$4,666	$10,072
Rock Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 N Tampa Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1880	279	29	9.6	85.7%	12 (4.3%)	218 (78.1%)	36 (12.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	63.4	786^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		65	736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.1%	50	50.0	58.0	45.0				63.0	72.0	64.0				81.0				$19,977	$7,497	$12,480
Ivey Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	209 Silverton St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6420	311	20	15.5	86.8%	4 (1.3%)	264 (84.9%)	40 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	40.1	1346^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.3%		27.8	1664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.7%	318	34.0	49.0	39.0				48.0	64.0	56.0				64.0				$15,081	$4,227	$10,854
Pineloch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Woods Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1825	764	41	18.6	78.9%	34 (4.5%)	485 (63.5%)	224 (29.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	26.5	1725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		21.3	1859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%	134	39.0	31.0	44.0				47.0	42.0	46.0				49.0				$11,038	$2,885	$8,153
Orlando Science Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	2611 Technology Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 299-6595	712	37	19.2	32.2%	145 (20.4%)	140 (19.7%)	151 (21.2%)	229 (32.2%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	37 (5.2%)	94.1	71^st of 2256 public elementary schools	96.9%		93.1	92^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	21	85.0	78.0	86.0				85.0	84.0	81.0				79.0				$8,615	$00	$8,615
Ocps Academic Center For Excellence	Public	PK, KG-8	701 W Livingston St	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 866-1280	998	64	15.5	87.2%	34 (3.4%)	834 (83.6%)	99 (9.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.2%)	9.9	2154^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		6.3	2187^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	33	25.0	17.0	38.0	20.0	10.0	24.0	22.0	13.0	41.0	17.0	14.0	12.0	49.0	22.0	32.0	25.0	$12,778	$3,146	$9,632

Frequently Asked Questions about Legends Academy Charter

Is Legends Academy Charter a good school?

Legends Academy Charter ranks 1592^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Legends Academy Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Legends Academy Charter.

What district is Legends Academy Charter in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Legends Academy Charter?

Students at Legends Academy Charter are 91% African American, 7% Hispanic.

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