Achievement First Legacy Charter School

Achievement First Legacy Charter School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Achievement First Legacy Charter School's student population of 256 students has grown by 190% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Achievement First Legacy Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
81%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
(22-23)
41%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Achievement First Legacy Charter School?
256 students attend Achievement First Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Achievement First Legacy Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievement First Legacy Charter School?
Achievement First Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First Legacy Charter School offer ?
Achievement First Legacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Achievement First Legacy Charter School part of?
Achievement First Legacy Charter School is part of Achievement First Legacy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Legacy Charter School located?
Achievement First Legacy Charter School is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Saint Albans, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in St Albans.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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