Enrollment
128
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Federal NCES profile for Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040094403584Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 128
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) · Arizona
NCES ID 040094403584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 128 students.
Enrollment of 128 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 (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) spends $6,781 per pupil, 48% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) also operates Leman Academy of Excellence (1,167 students) and Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson (1,157 students) alongside Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa.
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 Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa compares
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 128 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$6,781
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
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730), which includes Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa.
$6,781
Per student
-48%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.9%
State 84.0%
Federal 4.1%
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 Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Academy of Excellence | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leman Academy of Excellence-Oro Valley Arizona | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leman Academy of Excellence - Central Tucson | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 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 Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
How many students attend Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa has 128 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
The largest demographic group at Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa 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 Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
Is Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa a good school?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)?
Besides Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa, Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) also operates Leman Academy of Excellence (1,167 students), Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson (1,157 students), and Leman Academy of Excellence-Oro Valley Arizona (944 students). See the Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) district page for the complete list.
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