Enrollment
403
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040011203340Charter 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 Mesa K-6 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 403
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks #1 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
NCES ID 040011203340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 403 students.
With 403 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 (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,283 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): American Leadership Academy Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa K-6 compares
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 403 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
403
Bigger than 48% 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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, American Leadership Academy Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa
3 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.
Next steps
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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 an 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% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
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 (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 Mesa K-6 rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks #1 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
Is American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 a good school?
American Leadership Academy Mesa 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 Mesa 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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