LEGEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Legend Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark City school district, located in Newark, OH with about 558 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Legend Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Legend Elementary is a public school located in Newark, Ohio, and is part of the Newark City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience aligned with the district's broader mission to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.
As a member of the Newark City Schools network, Legend Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. The school typically engages with parents and the surrounding community to enhance the student experience through various programs and initiatives. For families interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment information, or staff contact details, the official district website at http://www.newarkcityschools.org serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related documentation.
For more information, contact Legend Elementary at (740) 670-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, OH 43055-1999
(740) 670-7100
http://www.newarkcityschools.org
LEGEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, OH with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark City
- Total Students:
- 558
- Teachers:
- 28.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 558 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEGEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.