At a glance
Reported students
456
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa: 456 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Mesa. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397). NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (90330) | KG–08 | 76 | 1 mi |
| Self Development Charter School Elementary · Charter · Self Development Charter School (79072) | KG–08 | 301 | 1 mi |
| Self Development Online Academy Elementary · Charter · Self Development Charter School (79072) | KG–08 | 2 | 1 mi |
| Ishikawa Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 786 | 1 mi |
| Entz Elementary School Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 567 | 1.5 mi |
| Highland Arts Elementary Elementary · Mesa Unified District (4235) | PK–06 | 648 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Legacy Traditional School - Mesa
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - Mesa serve?
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - Mesa?
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa reported 456 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Legacy Traditional School - Mesa?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 456 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Legacy Traditional School - Mesa a public, charter, or magnet school?
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Legacy Traditional School - Mesa in?
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa is part of Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397), based in Chandler, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Legacy Traditional School - Mesa?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vista Grove Preparatory Academy (1 mi), Self Development Charter School (1 mi), Self Development Online Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.