Firestone Charter Academy vs Legacy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firestone Charter Academy
Firestone · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
Legacy Elementary School
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Firestone Charter Academy Firestone, Colorado | Legacy Elementary School Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 993 | #469 of 993 |
| National rank | #19922 of 50,301 | #27838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Firestone | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firestone Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 46.1).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 37.7%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.2).
- •Firestone Charter Academy is the larger school with 600 students compared with 430.
- •Firestone Charter Academy is a charter school while Legacy 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 Firestone Charter Academy better than Legacy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Firestone Charter Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 46.1 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 Firestone Charter Academy and Legacy Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firestone Charter Academy: 600. Legacy Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firestone Charter Academy and Legacy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Firestone Charter Academy is 309th of 993 and Legacy Elementary School is 469th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).