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Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School

459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Top 30%
Tel: (480) 545-6646
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Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
249 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
46%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
48%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School's ranking?

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School?

249 students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What grades does Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School offer ?

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School part of?

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is part of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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