Legacy Peak Elementary School

8701 Wolf Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Legacy Peak Elementary School's student population of 652 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Peak Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#783 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
33%
41%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(22-23)
24.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legacy Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Legacy Peak Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Legacy Peak Elementary School often compared to?
Legacy Peak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Elementary School, Chinook Trail Elementary School, Martinez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Legacy Peak Elementary School?
652 students attend Legacy Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Legacy Peak Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Peak Elementary School?
Legacy Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Legacy Peak Elementary School offer ?
Legacy Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legacy Peak Elementary School part of?
Legacy Peak Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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