Legacy Academy of Excellence

Summary:

Legacy Academy of Excellence is a small public charter elementary school serving 95 students in grades K-8 in a low-income area of Columbus, Ohio. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with significantly below-average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school faces significant challenges, including an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 49.2% to 11.9% in recent years. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the students. Nearby public schools, such as Hamilton STEM Academy, Windsor STEM Academy, and Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School, also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, but generally outperform Legacy Academy of Excellence.

The school's low statewide ranking and poor academic performance suggest that it may be lacking in resources and funding, which could be contributing to the challenges faced by students and teachers. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges, such as resource allocation, student support services, and community engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219-1259

(614) 927-7420

District: Legacy Academy of Excellence

SchoolDigger Rank:
1570^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,544

Student/teacher ratio: 28.3

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.5%

White:

2.9%

Hispanic:

0.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legacy Academy of Excellence ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Legacy Academy of Excellence ranks worse than 98.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.29. (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 (96.5%), White (2.9%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy Academy of Excellence is 28.3. (See more...)

Compare Legacy Academy of Excellence employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy Academy of Excellence is $8,544.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legacy Academy of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Academy of Excellence 1570^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Legacy Academy of Excellence in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Academy of Excellence 1028^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Legacy Academy of Excellence in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Legacy Academy of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy Academy of Excellence 827^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legacy Academy of Excellence

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.95	1551^st	1596	2.8%
2024	1.94	1570^th	1577	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.38	1481^st	1484	0.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.04	602^nd	603	0.2%

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

Rank History for Legacy Academy of Excellence

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Rank History for all middle school students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.29	1028^th	1046	1.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.75	977^th	989	1.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Legacy Academy of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.20	420^th	429	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Legacy Academy of Excellence

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	1	90	4	95
2024	5	164	1	170

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

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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 of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	95	7.0	13.5	n/a
2024	170	6.0	28.3	n/a

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 of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	95	7.0	13.5	n/a
2024	170	6.0	28.3	n/a

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 of Excellence

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$7,772
2024	$8,544

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Legacy Academy of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	2283 Sunbury Rd	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Legacy Academy of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(614) 927-7420	170	6	28.3		5 (2.9%)	164 (96.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.9	1570^th of 1577 public elementary schools	0.4%		4	1551^st of 1596 public elementary schools	2.8%	19	6.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	6.7	0.0	0.0	8.3	5.3	5.0	13.3	5.9	5.3	0.0	$8,544
Cassady Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 N Cassady Ave	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5456	306	18	17.0		9 (2.9%)	229 (74.8%)	30 (9.8%)	24 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	11.4	1377^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.7%		16	1305^th of 1596 public elementary schools	18.2%	72	22.2		26.1	30.3	20.0				43.5	33.3	41.9				$13,783
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-5	2400 Mock Rd	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 294-3020	324	10	32.4		0 (0.0%)	288 (88.9%)	36 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58	796^th of 1577 public elementary schools	49.5%		47.4	967^th of 1596 public elementary schools	39.4%	171	62.7		48.8	57.7	64.7				61.0	78.8	82.4				$13,201
East Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2505 Brentnell Ave	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5459	284	17	16.7		16 (5.6%)	188 (66.2%)	56 (19.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	16	1312^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.8%		7.3	1468^th of 1596 public elementary schools	8.0%	156	15.4		38.2	60.0	20.5				35.3	37.1	33.3				$15,556
South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6)	Public	PK, KG-6	2365 Middlehurst Dr	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6135	244	14	17.4		14 (5.7%)	200 (82.0%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.4%)	50.7	918^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.8%		38.3	1064^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.3%	146	40.7		96.2	61.5	70.4	39.4			70.4	61.5	63.0	24.2			$13,159
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1779 E Maynard Ave	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6023	198	12	16.5		15 (7.6%)	144 (72.7%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.6%)	19.5	1261^st of 1577 public elementary schools	20.0%		10.1	1409^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.7%	148	28.6		58.3	21.1	14.3				58.3	15.8	46.4				$14,339
Linden STEM Academy (K-6)	Public	PK, KG-6	2626 Cleveland Ave	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6537	365	16	22.8		21 (5.8%)	213 (58.4%)	94 (25.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	8	1451^st of 1577 public elementary schools	8.0%		6.7	1489^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.7%	38	11.4		16.7	16.7	35.6	10.0			22.7	16.1	40.0	19.5			$13,974
Kids Care Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	3360 Kohr Blvd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	Kids Care Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 498-0220	134	4	33.5		6 (4.5%)	68 (50.7%)	60 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	1300^th of 1577 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.1	1334^th of 1596 public elementary schools	16.4%	34	0.0		55.6	50.0	7.1				27.8	40.0	42.9				$10,411
Early Childhood Education and Family Center	Public	PK	2879 Johnstown Rd	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-5000	16	0			2 (12.5%)	10 (62.5%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Innis Elementary School	Public	K-5	3399 Kohr Blvd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5462	208	12	17.3		21 (10.1%)	102 (49.0%)	54 (26.0%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.1%)	8.7	1434^th of 1577 public elementary schools	9.1%		10.3	1406^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.9%	28	4.2		20.8	30.8	12.5				41.7	35.9	34.8				$17,036

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Legacy Academy of Excellence ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Ohio elementary schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Legacy Academy of Excellence.

What is the racial makeup of Legacy Academy of Excellence?

Students at Legacy Academy of Excellence are 96% African American, 3% White.

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