Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Elementary Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Elementary Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Legacy Elementary Charter School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
3 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Legacy Elementary Charter School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Legacy Elementary Charter School by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-52fScu.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Legacy Elementary Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Elementary Charter School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3353 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Legacy Elementary Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Legacy Elementary Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-bdDMUJM.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-B5GAnm.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-bdEmGUX.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-ydp0J0.png)
Black
96%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-EHE0mW.png)
White
1%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-REDlZQ.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-btzsQ0r.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Legacy Elementary Charter School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Legacy Elementary Charter School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-CQWtwk.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-b0OjrJs.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Legacy Elementary Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-qEyZzO.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-wm7tU5.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Legacy Elementary Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/126000/126471/legacy-elementary-charter-school-chart-7sNYUt.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Elementary Charter School's ranking?
Legacy Elementary Charter School is ranked #3353 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Elementary Charter School?
455 students attend Legacy Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Legacy Elementary Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Legacy Elementary Charter School offer ?
Legacy Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Elementary Charter School part of?
Legacy Elementary Charter School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Elementary Charter School located?
Legacy Elementary Charter School is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.
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