Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)

GILBERT, Arizona — 1 schools

804
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,315
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) operates 1 public schools serving 804 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 872 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 $8,315 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 2.2% local, 76.5% state, and 21.3% 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 — 22/100, ranked #345 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 40.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.6% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 15.0% African American across the district's schools.

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa accounts for 100.0% of all Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)-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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) chronic absenteeism rate is 40.7% — 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.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.3%
Federal
76.5%
State
2.2%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
345 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637).

White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 15.0%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 7.7%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)

School Enrollment
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Charter
872

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)?

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 804 students.

How much does Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) spend per student?

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) spends $8,315 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #345 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)?

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 Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)?

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) students are 44.6% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 15.0% African American, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)?

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #345 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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