Enrollment
872
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040082403178Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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
District: Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) · Arizona
NCES ID 040082403178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-34% vs state
What stands out at Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is a large charter elementary school in Maricopa, Arizona, enrolling 872 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 872 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
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 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) spends $7,486 per pupil, 43% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) is a single-school charter district, so Leading Edge Academy Maricopa operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Maricopa compares
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa on the metrics families compare, against 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
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$7,486
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
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 28.3%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637), which includes Leading Edge Academy Maricopa.
$7,486
Per student
-43%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 76.5%
Federal 21.3%
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.
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 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.
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: 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 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.
Is Leading Edge Academy Maricopa a good school?
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. 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 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.
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