Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Legacy Elementary School serves the west part of Madison, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Legacy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
24%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
54%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #89 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?
594 students attend Legacy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Legacy Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Elementary School?
Legacy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Legacy Elementary School offer ?
Legacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Elementary School part of?
Legacy Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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