Enrollment
403
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040011203340 Charter school
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 — Mesa, AZ
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 70/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $11,369 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.7% from local sources (property taxes), 82.6% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 403 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$11,369
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 49% in Arizona — larger than 51% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040011203340
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6.
$11,369
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Frequently asked questions about American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has 403 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MESA, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in MESA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6?
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.