Enrollment
396
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040011203576Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 396
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
NCES ID 040011203576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 396 students.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,283 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gilbert's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power (565 students): American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) also operates American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students) and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 (2,356 students) alongside American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 compares
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 396 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6.
$8,283
Per student
-37%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 82.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,357
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 a good school?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)?
Besides American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) also operates American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students), American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 (2,356 students), and American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 (2,276 students). See the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) district page for the complete list.
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