- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Federal NCES profile for Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040039502826Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #69 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa ranks #69 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Arizona
NCES ID 040039502826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040039502826 · Mesa, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
211 enr · 46.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary (282 students)
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leading Edge A
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
282 students
- This school
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
211 students
- Leading Edge A
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
194 students
- Leading Edge A 70
Leading Edge Academy Online
70 students
What this shows Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa compares
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,257
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lead Charter Schools (79967) reports $11,257 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
46.9% of students at Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
The largest demographic group at Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa ranks #69 of 70 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 schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Lead Charter Schools (79967)?
Besides Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa, Lead Charter Schools (79967) also operates Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary (282 students), Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College (194 students), and Leading Edge Academy Online (70 students). See the Lead Charter Schools (79967) district page for the complete list.