Enrollment
2,356
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040011203179Charter 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 Queen Creek K-12 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2,356
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 ranks #1 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
NCES ID 040011203179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is a large charter combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 2,356 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,356 students.
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 (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,283 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Crismon High School (2,009 students): American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is larger 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 West Foothills K-12 (2,276 students) alongside American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12.
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 Queen Creek K-12 compares
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2,356 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,356
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12.
$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 Queen Creek K-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| American Leadership Academy Virtual | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12'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
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Benjamin Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,324 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 Queen Creek K-12
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12?
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 has 2,356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12?
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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 Queen Creek K-12 rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 ranks #1 of 14 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
Is American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 a good school?
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Queen Creek K-12, American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) also operates American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (2,357 students), American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 (2,276 students), and American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 (2,084 students). See the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) district page for the complete list.
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