LEAD Charter Schools (79967) operates 4 public schools serving 1,035 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 757 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,806 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 9.2% local, 73.6% state, and 17.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #287 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 39.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.8% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American across the district's schools.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary accounts for 37.3% of all LEAD Charter Schools (79967) student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LEAD Charter Schools (79967)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) school enrollment ranges from 70 students (lowest) to 282 students (highest), a spread of 212 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) chronic absenteeism rate is 39.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
How many schools are in LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,035 students.
How much does LEAD Charter Schools (79967) spend per student?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) spends $10,806 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #287 in Arizona.
What is the average rent near LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) students are 43.8% White, 35.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #287 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.