Very Good
#588 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 32% in state
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8701 WOLF VALLEY DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80924
- Math 35% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legacy Peak Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Legacy Peak Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,838
Median home value
$621,700
Median rent
$2,131/mo
College educated
68.1%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Peak AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Ranch Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #27 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy Peak Elementary School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy Peak Elementary School
Legacy Peak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Peak Elementary School
What grades does Legacy Peak Elementary School serve?
Legacy Peak Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Legacy Peak Elementary School?
Legacy Peak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Peak Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy Peak Elementary School rank in CO?
Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks #588 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Legacy Peak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Peak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Legacy Peak Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Peak Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Legacy Peak Elementary School a charter school?
No, Legacy Peak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy Peak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Legacy Peak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Peak Elementary School?
19.1% of students at Legacy Peak Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (719) 234-5900
- Area population (ZIP 80924)
- 17,043
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80924; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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