Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson vs Robert Richardson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,284 students
Robert Richardson Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
286 students
| Measure | Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson Tucson, Arizona | Robert Richardson Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,136 | #224 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #12589 of 50,301 | #13039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,284 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 67.6).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Robert Richardson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 25.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 286.
- •Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is a charter school while Robert Richardson Elementary School is a public 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 Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson better than Robert Richardson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson and Robert Richardson Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson: 1,284. Robert Richardson Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson and Robert Richardson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson is 217th of 1,136 and Robert Richardson Elementary School is 224th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).