Ironwood Elementary School vs Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironwood Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,284 students
| Measure | Ironwood Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,136 | #217 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #15109 of 50,301 | #12589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 406 | 1,284 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 1,284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 64.5).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 25.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 406.
- •Ironwood Elementary School is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ironwood Elementary School better than Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson ranks higher (68.2 vs 64.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ironwood Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironwood Elementary School: 406. Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson: 1,284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironwood Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson rank in Arizona?
Ironwood Elementary School is 273rd of 1,136 and Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is 217th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).