Legacy Academy vs Running Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Academy
Elizabeth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
Running Creek Elementary School
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Legacy Academy Elizabeth, Colorado | Running Creek Elementary School Elizabeth, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 993 | #567 of 993 |
| National rank | #20965 of 50,301 | #32284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 39.5).
- •Legacy Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Legacy Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Legacy Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 34.9%).
- •Running Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Legacy Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 292.
- •Legacy Academy is a charter school while Running Creek 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 Academy better than Running Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Academy ranks higher (56.0 vs 39.5 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 Legacy Academy and Running Creek Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Academy: 428. Running Creek Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Academy and Running Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Legacy Academy is 320th of 993 and Running Creek Elementary School is 567th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).