Enrollment
70
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Leading Edge Academy Online
Federal NCES profile for Leading Edge Academy Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040039503335Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leading Edge Academy Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #39 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Online ranks #39 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Arizona
NCES ID 040039503335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Leading Edge Academy Online
Leading Edge Academy Online is a small charter combined-grade school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 70 students.
Enrollment of 70 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
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 public schools, it stands alongside Williams Field High School (2,150 students): Leading Edge Academy Online is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lead Charter Schools (79967) also operates Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary (282 students) and Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (211 students) alongside Leading Edge Academy Online.
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 Online compares
Leading Edge Academy Online on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 70 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Leading Edge Academy Online 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 Online.
$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 Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Leading Edge Academy Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Similar other 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 Online
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Online?
Leading Edge Academy Online has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leading Edge Academy Online?
The largest demographic group at Leading Edge Academy Online is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leading Edge Academy Online?
Leading Edge Academy Online has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Online rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Leading Edge Academy Online ranks #39 of 46 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 schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Leading Edge Academy Online a good school?
Leading Edge Academy Online earns 30/100 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 Online, Lead Charter Schools (79967) also operates Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary (282 students), Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (211 students), and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College (194 students). See the Lead Charter Schools (79967) district page for the complete list.
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