Enrollment
282
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-53% vs state
What stands out at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 282 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lead Charter Schools (79967) spends $9,159 per pupil, 30% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gilbert's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power (565 students): Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lead Charter Schools (79967) also operates Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (211 students) and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College (194 students) alongside Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary.
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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary compares
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,159
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lead Charter Schools (79967), which includes Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary.
$9,159
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 73.6%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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