Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa

Other Charter No virtual instruction MESA, AZ Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
MESA, AZ 85207
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
211
Students
18.0
Teachers
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
(480)984-5646
Phone
http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/e…
Website

Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a public charter Other school located in MESA, ARIZONA, operated by the LEAD Charter Schools (79967) school district. It serves grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 211 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Other School Average
Enrollment
211.0
State avg: 636.0
▼ 67% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.72:1
State avg: 21.8:1
▼ 46% better
School Details
School Name
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
NCESSCH ID
040039502826
State School ID
AZ-79967-89616
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARTER BOARD (CSB)
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
10115 E UNIVERSITY DR
City
MESA
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85207
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04010
State Leg. Lower
04010
Latitude
33.42188
Longitude
-111.61339
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
211
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 108 51.2%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
LEAID
0400395
State LEA ID
AZ-79967
Phone
(480)633-0414
Website
http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
GILBERT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,590K
Federal Revenue
$2,889K
State Revenue
$10,632K
Local Revenue
$1,069K
Total Expenditure
$13,171K
Instruction Exp.
$5,913K
Support Services
$5,542K
Other Current Exp.
$196K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa

1
Taft Elementary School
MESA · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Smith Junior High School
MESA · Middle
0.6 mi
3
Cambridge Academy East
MESA · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Patterson Elementary
MESA · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Sousa Elementary School
MESA · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Stevenson Elementary School
MESA · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa?
211 students are enrolled at Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa have?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa serve?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa serves grades KG through 12.
Is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa a charter school?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a charter school.
What metro area is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa located in?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa belong to?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is part of the LEAD Charter Schools (79967) school district.
How much does LEAD Charter Schools (79967) spend per student?
The LEAD Charter Schools (79967) district spends approximately $62,421,801 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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