Achievement First Legacy Charter School serves 153 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement First Legacy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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School Overview
Achievement First Legacy Charter School's student population of 153 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Achievement First Legacy Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Achievement First Legacy Charter School?
153 students attend Achievement First Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Achievement First Legacy Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Legacy Charter School?
Achievement First Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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-1
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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