How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa | Saddleback Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maricopa, AZ | Maricopa, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 872 | 811 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.0% | 45.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa | Saddleback Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,175 | $9,671 |
| District | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) | Maricopa Unified School District (4441) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa | Saddleback Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 21.5% |
| African American | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | 46.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 8.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Leading Edge Academy Maricopa | Saddleback Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 590:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.2% | 46.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.