Enrollment
1,157
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040094403586 Charter school
Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson reports 1,157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) spends $8,230 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.9% from local sources (property taxes), 84.0% from the state, and 4.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$8,230
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,157 Top 93% in Arizona — larger than 7% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040094403586
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 41
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730), which includes Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson.
$8,230
Per student
-45%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson
How many students attend Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson?
The largest demographic group at Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson is White at 45.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson?
Leman Academy of Excellence East Tucson has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.