Legacy Elementary School

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Legacy Elementary School ranks 15 th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Legacy Elementary School is a public K-5 school in West Fargo, North Dakota, serving 483 students. This high-performing school consistently outshines the West Fargo 6 district and the state of North Dakota in academic proficiency, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Legacy Elementary's academic excellence is evident, with 57% of students proficient or better in math and 51% in reading, compared to 43% and 44% for the district, respectively. The school's strong performance has earned it a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a #1 statewide ranking in 2021-2022. Legacy's student body is also more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, the school maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a strong focus on student engagement and a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

While Legacy Elementary stands out, the West Fargo area is home to other high-performing schools, such as Deer Creek Elementary and Horace Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic achievement and statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools vary in their socioeconomic and racial diversity, with some, like Osgood Elementary and Willow Park Elementary, having significantly higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public K-5

5150 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 356-3740

District: West Fargo 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,122

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

African American:

6.2%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legacy Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.88. (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 (82.8%), African American (6.2%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy Elementary School is 14.7. 11 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Legacy Elementary School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy Elementary School is $11,122. 12 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legacy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Elementary School 15^th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Legacy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

West Fargo 6:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo 6 13^th of 20 North Dakota 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	ND State Percentile
2018	95.37	3^rd	46	93.5%
2019	88.88	5^th	42	88.1%
2021	93.59	2^nd	39	94.9%
2022	97.47	1^st	47	97.9%
2023	80.78	8^th	48	83.3%
2024	72.88	15^th	50	70.0%

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Rank History for White students at Legacy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	92.19	3^rd	22	86.4%
2019	75.04	8^th	22	63.6%
2022	95.21	4^th	23	82.6%
2023	77.12	6^th	18	66.7%
2024	61.86	11^th	18	38.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 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: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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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
2016	392	10	3	3	3	0	11	422
2017	470	16	10	7	6	0	13	522
2018	490	17	12	12	6	0	16	553
2019	473	38	16	6	8	1	21	563
2020	367	24	6	3	5	0	23	428
2021	371	18	9	3	2	0	29	432
2022	407	23	7	9	3	1	31	481
2023	400	30	5	13	4	2	29	483

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
2016	422	28.0	15.0	8.1
2017	522	34.0	15.3	10.2
2018	553	34.0	16.2	9.6
2019	563	34.0	16.5	11
2020	428	26.0	16.4	12.6
2021	432	31.5	13.7	12.7
2022	481	33.2	14.4	9.1
2023	483	32.7	14.7	9.9

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	422	28.0	15.0	8.1
2017	522	34.0	15.3	10.2
2018	553	34.0	16.2	9.6
2019	563	34.0	16.5	11
2020	428	26.0	16.4	12.6
2021	432	31.5	13.7	12.7
2022	481	33.2	14.4	9.1
2023	483	32.7	14.7	9.9

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (4.1%)	$9,250 (95.9%)	$9,645
2020	$378 (3.4%)	$10,689 (96.6%)	$11,067
2021	$927 (7.7%)	$11,152 (92.3%)	$12,078
2022	$851 (7.7%)	$10,271 (92.3%)	$11,122

Data source: North Dakota 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 5^th of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 48 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Legacy Elementary School)	70	61	9%
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	52	40	12%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Legacy Elementary School)	57	50	7%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	563	483	14.2%
African American	38	30	21.1%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	16	5	68.8%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	473	400	15.4%
Two or More Races	21	29	38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	9.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Legacy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Legacy Elementary School	Public	K-5	5150 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-3740	483	33	14.7	9.9%	400 (82.8%)	30 (6.2%)	13 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.0%)	72.9	15^th of 50 public elementary schools	70.0%		80.8	8^th of 48 public elementary schools	83.3%	7	57.0	51.0	$11,122	$851	$10,271
Deer Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	6400 54th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8390	502	37	13.4	11.0%	418 (83.3%)	34 (6.8%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	82.9	11^th of 50 public elementary schools	78.0%		78.5	9^th of 48 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	61.0	55.0	$12,657	$885	$11,771
Aurora Elementary School	Public	K-5	3420 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2130	529	36	14.8	15.5%	418 (79.0%)	59 (11.2%)	17 (3.2%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	55.1	27^th of 50 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.8	20^th of 48 public elementary schools	58.3%	7	50.0	46.0	$11,467	$847	$10,620
Osgood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5550 44th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-2190	564	43	13.0	37.1%	348 (61.7%)	133 (23.6%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	12.9	46^th of 50 public elementary schools	8.0%		17.1	42^nd of 48 public elementary schools	12.5%	4	34.0	29.0	$11,816	$1,253	$10,563
Independence Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 54th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5890	537	36	15.1	21.6%	362 (67.4%)	88 (16.4%)	27 (5.0%)	26 (4.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	58.1	25^th of 50 public elementary schools	50.0%		57.7	22^nd of 48 public elementary schools	54.2%	3	54.0	45.0	$11,752	$847	$10,905
Freedom Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 26th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-5221	543	44	12.4	31.1%	308 (56.7%)	163 (30.0%)	15 (2.8%)	38 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	50.9	30^th of 50 public elementary schools	40.0%		57.1	23^rd of 48 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	47.0	46.0	$11,588	$1,300	$10,288
Brooks Harbor Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 22nd Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8310	554	38	14.4	22.9%	395 (71.3%)	75 (13.5%)	28 (5.1%)	14 (2.5%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)	51.4	29^th of 50 public elementary schools	42.0%		37.7	30^th of 48 public elementary schools	37.5%	1	46.0	47.0	$11,013	$853	$10,160
Horace Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Ironwood Dr	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2080	383	29	13.3	9.9%	351 (91.6%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	61.5	21^st of 50 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	49.0	50.0	$12,893	$852	$12,041
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 42nd St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4200	452	42	10.7	33.4%	284 (62.8%)	105 (23.2%)	24 (5.3%)	16 (3.5%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	25.1	40^th of 50 public elementary schools	20.0%		31.3	35^th of 48 public elementary schools	27.1%	5	43.0	29.0	$15,846	$1,438	$14,409
Westside Elementary School	Public	K-5	945 7th Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2110	413	36	11.5	28.6%	336 (81.4%)	32 (7.7%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	58.1	25^th of 50 public elementary schools	50.0%		65.6	19^th of 48 public elementary schools	60.4%	6	54.0	45.0	$12,449	$856	$11,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Legacy Elementary School?

Students at Legacy Elementary School are 83% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Legacy Elementary School in?

West Fargo 6

Is Legacy Elementary School a good school?

Legacy Elementary School ranks 15^th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Legacy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School

How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Legacy Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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