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#101 of 157 private schools in IA
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Elementary School · Waterloo, IA
A private elementary school in Waterloo, IA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
715 E 4TH ST, Waterloo, IA 50702
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 IA.
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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 IA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Royal Legacy Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,946/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterloo), 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
$59,784
Median home value
$145,800
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Irving Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Royal Legacy Christian Academy is listed in Waterloo, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Royal Legacy Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Waterloo, IA, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Legacy Christian Academy
What grades does Royal Legacy Christian Academy serve?
Royal Legacy Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Royal Legacy Christian Academy?
Royal Legacy Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Legacy Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Legacy Christian Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Royal Legacy Christian Academy rank in IA?
Royal Legacy Christian Academy ranks #101 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Royal Legacy Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Legacy Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Royal Legacy Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Royal Legacy Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Royal Legacy Christian Academy a religious school?
Royal Legacy Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Phone
- (319) 595-1097
- Area population (ZIP 50702)
- 21,197
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 50702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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