Legacy Elementary School

Summary:

Legacy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ocala, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 716. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Legacy Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.0% to 41.8% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 44% in the district and 53% statewide. Additionally, Legacy Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.17% to 71.93% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Ward-Highlands Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School, and South Ocala Elementary School, Legacy Elementary School is underperforming across multiple metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free and reduced lunch rates. This suggests that Legacy may be facing unique challenges that the other schools in the area are not experiencing to the same degree. Additionally, the higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students at Legacy Elementary School, combined with the school's lower academic performance, raises questions about equity and the potential for systemic barriers that may be impacting the success of these student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480

(352) 671-0800

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
1996^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,050

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Belleview Middle School
High:	Belleview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 691

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.2%

White:

33.3%

African American:

24.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legacy Elementary School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Legacy Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.2%), White (33.3%), African American (24.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 14^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Legacy Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy Elementary School is $11,050, which is the 14^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Legacy Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legacy Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	42.63	1200^th	2087	42.5%
2017	43.10	1205^th	2112	42.9%
2018	22.56	1722^nd	2118	18.7%
2019	21.27	1808^th	2182	17.1%
2021	21.44	1789^th	2247	20.4%
2022	18.07	1909^th	2219	14.0%
2023	20.86	1876^th	2240	16.3%
2024	16.47	1996^th	2256	11.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Legacy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	235	140	4	157	4	2	35	577
2015	245	163	4	170	1	3	36	622
2016	292	184	6	194	1	3	49	729
2017	284	177	4	173	3	3	42	686
2018	303	227	3	185	2	3	57	780
2019	315	221	2	219	2	4	46	809
2020	321	220	0	198	1	4	54	798
2021	247	190	1	229	2	1	55	725
2022	263	158	1	244	3	1	50	720
2023	256	158	2	246	3	2	49	716
2024	230	172	2	236	4	3	44	691

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Legacy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	577	32.0	18.0	51.5
2015	622	36.0	17.2	66.9
2016	729	46.0	15.8	70.2
2017	686	44.0	15.5	63.4
2018	780	48.0	16.2	70
2019	809	44.0	18.3	63.4
2020	798	51.0	15.6	60.3
2021	725	46.0	15.7	67.2
2022	720	41.0	17.5	70.3
2023	716	45.0	15.9	71.9
2024	691	42.0	16.4	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Legacy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	577	32.0	18.0	51.5
2015	622	36.0	17.2	66.9
2016	729	46.0	15.8	70.2
2017	686	44.0	15.5	63.4
2018	780	48.0	16.2	70
2019	809	44.0	18.3	63.4
2020	798	51.0	15.6	60.3
2021	725	46.0	15.7	67.2
2022	720	41.0	17.5	70.3
2023	716	45.0	15.9	71.9
2024	691	42.0	16.4	69.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Legacy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$631 (8.5%)	$6,800 (91.5%)	$7,431
2019	$872 (10.8%)	$7,224 (89.2%)	$8,095
2020	$709 (8.1%)	$8,058 (91.9%)	$8,767
2021	$902 (9.7%)	$8,372 (90.3%)	$9,275
2022	$1,553 (16.2%)	$8,040 (83.8%)	$9,593
2023	$2,265 (20.5%)	$8,784 (79.5%)	$11,050

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Legacy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1808^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1876^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	43	30	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Legacy Elementary School)	42	36	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	44	44
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Legacy Elementary School)	51	63	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Legacy Elementary School)	39	23	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Legacy Elementary School)	33	25	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Legacy Elementary School)	40	32	8%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	809	716	11.5%
African American	221	158	28.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	219	246	12.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	315	256	18.7%
Two or More Races	46	49	6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	71.9%	8.5%

Schools Near Legacy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8496 Juniper Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-0800	691	42	16.4	69.9%	230 (33.3%)	172 (24.9%)	236 (34.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.4%)	16.5	1996^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.5%		20.9	1876^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	120	36.0	36.0	34.0	46.0	36.0	36.0	24.0	$11,050	$2,265	$8,784
Belleview-Santos Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9600 SE Us Highway 441	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6260	666	36	18.5	63.2%	348 (52.3%)	71 (10.7%)	214 (32.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.7%)	25	1770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		23.6	1781^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.5%	11	35.0	38.0	47.0	49.0	45.0	40.0	35.0	$10,441	$1,915	$8,525
Marion Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	39 Cedar Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 687-2100	230	16	14.3	68.3%	98 (42.6%)	34 (14.8%)	69 (30.0%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	20 (8.7%)	53.2	1015^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.0%		49.1	1117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.1%	102	79.0	39.0	50.0	69.0	41.0	70.0	57.0	$8,903	$538	$8,365
Belleview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5556 SE County Highway 484	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6100	675	37	18.2	68.1%	372 (55.1%)	71 (10.5%)	189 (28.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	27	1710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		44.3	1221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	45.5%	489	48.0	34.0	42.0	54.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	$9,691	$1,455	$8,237
Greenway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Midway Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4845	746	40	18.6	66.0%	233 (31.2%)	162 (21.7%)	270 (36.2%)	11 (1.5%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	58 (7.8%)	31.1	1593^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.4%		30.6	1597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.7%	4	47.0	32.0	43.0	55.0	38.0	47.0	47.0	$10,070	$1,808	$8,261
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	683	36	18.9	54.3%	347 (50.8%)	84 (12.3%)	195 (28.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	39.8	1349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		60.5	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	523	39.0	58.0	49.0	47.0	71.0	44.0	44.0	$10,152	$1,758	$8,393
Emerald Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 Emerald Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4800	698	37	18.8	73.8%	249 (35.7%)	175 (25.1%)	218 (31.2%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.7%)	13.3	2077^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%		23.1	1798^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.7%	279	28.0	35.0	41.0	29.0	31.0	32.0	34.0	$10,429	$2,268	$8,160
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4751 SE 24th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6820	836	64	13.0	56.3%	419 (50.1%)	174 (20.8%)	192 (23.0%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.3%)	53	1018^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.9	950^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%	68	47.0	50.0	51.0	59.0	69.0	59.0	56.0	$14,226	$3,044	$11,183
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	710	48	14.7	62.8%	287 (40.4%)	197 (27.7%)	167 (23.5%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.0%)	28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.9	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	214	39.0	50.0	34.0	52.0	53.0	40.0	32.0	$12,675	$2,625	$10,051
Ward-Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	537 SE 36th Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6810	911	59	15.4	56.2%	513 (56.3%)	130 (14.3%)	205 (22.5%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.6%)	67.3	692^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.3%		64.8	745^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%	53	56.0	56.0	59.0	68.0	70.0	65.0	62.0	$10,959	$1,913	$9,045

Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Elementary School

How many students attend Legacy Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 691 students attended Legacy Elementary School.

What district is Legacy Elementary School in?

Marion

What schools do graduates of Legacy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Legacy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belleview Middle School
High : Belleview High School

Is Legacy Elementary School a good school?

Legacy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Legacy Elementary School?

Students at Legacy Elementary School are 34% Hispanic, 33% White, 25% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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