Legacy Elem Charter School

School Overview
Legacy Charter School, located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, is a K-8 institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes personal growth and social responsibility. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to bridge the achievement gap by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and community involvement. The school focuses on a holistic approach to education, aiming to equip students not only with fundamental academic skills but also with the critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in secondary education and beyond.

The school is deeply embedded in the West Side community, often serving as a central hub for families seeking an alternative to the traditional district-managed school options. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured pedagogical framework, Legacy Charter emphasizes consistent student support and teacher mentorship. Its presence in the 60623 zip code highlights its role in providing educational equity and pathways to success for students in an area where academic resource access and school choice are prioritized by local families.
449
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legacy Elem Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic22
Black420
Asian1
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Black
    420 (93.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.9 %)
  • White
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)542-1640
Website: http://www.legacycharterschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Legacy Elem Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten49
Grade 152
Grade 251
Grade 349
Grade 451
Grade 552
Grade 652
Grade 750
Grade 843
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Legacy Elem Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23151.4%
Male21848.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)