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#48 of 89 private schools in AR

Legacy Academy

School

124 DARTAR CIR, Lockesburg, AR 71846

Private

Enrollment

124

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

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Legacy Academy

6.4/10

School in Lockesburg · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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8.0/10

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About Legacy Academy

Legacy Academy is a private school in Lockesburg, AR. Legacy Academy serves approximately 124 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Legacy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 89 private schools in AR.

How it comparesOn par with AR schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • AR avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 124 students, Legacy Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Legacy Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Legacy Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,092
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Enrollment 124
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.1%
Hispanic 7.3%
Black 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

124 DARTAR CIR, Lockesburg, AR 71846

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Legacy Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 22.6 miles away, in nearby Umpire), which scores notably higher. Another option is OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCH (rated 8.8/10, 21.6 miles away, in nearby Foreman), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NASHVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Nashville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lockesburg, see our Lockesburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 21.6 mi
School Distance Rating
HORATIO HIGH SCHOOL Horatio 11.2 mi 6.9
HORATIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Horatio 11.5 mi 8.0
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL Dierks 13.0 mi 7.0
JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCH Dierks 13.1 mi 5.1
DEQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL Dequeen 12.7 mi 5.8
DEQUEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Dequeen 12.7 mi 7.8
DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Dequeen 12.7 mi 6.1
DEQUEEN PRIMARY Dequeen 12.7 mi 5.8
DEQUEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dequeen 12.8 mi 6.7
MINERAL SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL Mineral Springs 14.6 mi 6.5
MINERAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Mineral Springs 14.6 mi 5.2
ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ashdown 20.1 mi 7.1
ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL Ashdown 20.2 mi 5.5
NASHVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL Nashville 17.0 mi 7.1
ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ashdown 20.6 mi 6.9
NASHVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Nashville 17.2 mi 8.3
NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Nashville 17.3 mi 7.8
NASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Nashville 17.5 mi 8.0
UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOL Umpire 22.6 mi 9.2
OSCAR HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCH Foreman 21.6 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 71846 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,411

Median Home Value

$113,800

Median Rent

$770/mo

Population

2,900

College Educated

10.3%

Homeownership

79.3%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

29.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CROSSPOINTE PREPARATORY Searcy, AR 6.6
COLUMBIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Magnolia, AR 6.7
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Texarkana, AR 6.7
ODEN SCHOOLS Oden, AR 6.8
JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Jacksonville, AR 6.9
PRISM EDUCATION CENTER Fayetteville, AR 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Legacy Academy

What grades does Legacy Academy serve?

Legacy Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Legacy Academy?

Legacy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Legacy Academy rank in AR?

Legacy Academy ranks #48 of 89 private schools in AR.

What is Legacy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Legacy Academy a private school?

Yes, Legacy Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Legacy Academy a religious school?

Legacy Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
124
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
156 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sevier County

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