- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040039502305Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 282
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Arizona
NCES ID 040039502305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 040039502305 · Gilbert, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
282 enr · 22.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (211 students)
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
282 students
- Leading Edge A
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 Gilbert Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary compares
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
39.7%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary 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 Gilbert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary'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 elementary schools in Gilbert
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 Gilbert Elementary
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 21.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
22.8% of students at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Gilbert Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Lead Charter Schools (79967)?
Besides Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary, Lead Charter Schools (79967) also operates Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (211 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.