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Legacy Elem Charter School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3318 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legacy Elem Charter School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy Elem Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,040
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Elem Comm Acd Fine Arts CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Dvorak Technology Acad Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Kanoon Elem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 373 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #618 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy Elem Charter School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy Elem Charter School
Legacy Elem Charter School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,780 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Elem Charter School
What grades does Legacy Elem Charter School serve?
Legacy Elem Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Legacy Elem Charter School?
Legacy Elem Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Elem Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Elem Charter School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy Elem Charter School rank in IL?
Legacy Elem Charter School ranks #3,780 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Legacy Elem Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Elem Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Elem Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy Elem Charter School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Legacy Elem Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Legacy Elem Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Legacy Elem Charter School a Title I school?
No, Legacy Elem Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy Elem Charter School?
94.5% of students at Legacy Elem Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (773) 542-1640
- Area population (ZIP 60623)
- 77,061
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 60623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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