At a glance
Reported students
897
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Legends Public Charter School: 897 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 692
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Legends Public Charter School
Legends Public Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lanham. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 897 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above the Maryland median of 13.9:1 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 Black (82.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. 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 Legends Public Charter School
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White1.1%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black82.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.8%
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.
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
863 reported students
Springhill Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
804 reported students
Calverton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
767 reported students
Port Towns Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
747 reported students
Thomas G. Pullen
Elementary · Grades KG–08
740 reported students
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Public schools near Legends Public Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 365 | 0.5 mi |
| James McHenry Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 610 | 0.7 mi |
| Gaywood Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 525 | 1.2 mi |
| Glenn Dale Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 493 | 1.8 mi |
| Robert Goddard Montessori Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–08 | 464 | 1.8 mi |
| Catherine T. Reed Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 437 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Legends Public Charter School
What grades does Legends Public Charter School serve?
Legends Public Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prince George's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Legends Public Charter School?
Legends Public Charter School reported 897 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 692 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Legends Public Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 897 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Legends Public Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Legends Public Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Legends Public Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Legends Public Charter School in?
Legends Public Charter School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, which operates 198 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Legends Public Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seabrook Elementary (0.5 mi), James McHenry Elementary (0.7 mi), Gaywood Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.