Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maricopa, AZ
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Federal NCES profile for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 872
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040082403178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040082403178 · Maricopa, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
872 enr · 32.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton Intermediate School (872 students)
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Leading Edge Academy Maricopa compares
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa 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 | 32.0% | ▼ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) reports $9,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 Maricopa
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa has 872 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
32.0% of students at Leading Edge Academy Maricopa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
The largest demographic group at Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa?
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa 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 Maricopa rank among public schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)?
None; Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) is a single-school charter district, and Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is its only campus.