Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Legacy Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
24%
32%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Elementary School's ranking?
Legacy Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Legacy Elementary School often compared to?
Legacy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavor Elementary School, Monrovia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?
669 students attend Legacy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Legacy Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Elementary School?
Legacy Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Legacy Elementary School offer ?
Legacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Legacy Elementary School part of?
Legacy Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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