Legacy Academy

1975 LEGACY CIRCLE
ELIZABETH, CO 80107

Charter School 428 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Legacy Academy, located in Elizabeth, Colorado, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, well-rounded education within a supportive community environment. As a school of choice, it emphasizes high academic standards and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, often incorporating a classical or structured approach that balances core subjects with opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond academics, Legacy Academy places a strong emphasis on a "partnership" model, actively encouraging parents and the local community to be involved in the educational process. The school maintains a focus on small-class-feel initiatives and a cohesive school culture where students are encouraged to demonstrate strong moral values. By blending a traditional educational philosophy with modern instructional practices, the academy strives to create an environment that is both academically challenging and socially nurturing for its K-8 student body.

428

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legacy Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
373 (87.1%)
Hispanic
28 (6.5%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(303)646-2636
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 37