Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Legacy Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Legacy Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 461 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
6%
5%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Elementary School's ranking?
Legacy Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Legacy Elementary School often compared to?
Legacy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?
496 students attend Legacy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Legacy Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legacy Elementary School?
Legacy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Legacy Elementary School offer ?
Legacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Legacy Elementary School part of?
Legacy Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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