Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Peak Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Peak Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #899 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Martinez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
641 students attend Legacy Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Legacy Peak Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Peak Elementary School?
Legacy Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Legacy Peak Elementary School offer ?
Legacy Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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