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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST FARGO 6·NCES 381941000872

LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5150 9th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078 · (701) 356-3740 · Cass County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL456 STUDENTS
Enrollment
456
Elementary
DISTRICT 384 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
11%
52 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
61
Grade 1
92
Grade 2
65
Grade 3
90
Grade 4
73
Grade 5
75
Student demographics
White
37482%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
143%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Black
327%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 6%
Asian
92%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
225%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23752%
Female
21948%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
39.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
43.0%
ND avg 40.0%
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
456
-97 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 16.3:1
% White
82%
was 89%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
7%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Located at 5150 9th St W, in West Fargo, North Dakota, LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an expansive elementary-level community that hosts 456 students (grades K through 5), operated by WEST FARGO 6. By comparison, North Dakota's public schools average about 212 students each, so LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 115% above that benchmark.

Within WEST FARGO 6, which oversees 26 schools and 13,175 students, LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (82%). The remainder breaks down as 7% Black, 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Cass County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.4:1 average. Around 11% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Cass County (around 30%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the area at large, census data for Cass County shows median household earnings sit near $75,555, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Cass County runs 66 public schools (combined enrollment of about 27,826 students), of which LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 1.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Looking at the recent track record. LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has contracted 18% since 2018, when it stood at 553 (now 456). White enrollment moved from 89% to 82% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 13.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Cass County at a glance

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Population
193,400
Census ACS
Median income
$75,555
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
27,826 students

Quick facts

School name
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
WEST FARGO 6
Address
5150 9th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone
(701) 356-3740
County
Cass County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
456
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (11%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
381941000872
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 456 students in grades KG-05.
Is LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 82% White, 3% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by WEST FARGO 6.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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