Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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
School Overview
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading A Generation To Excellence
School Rankings
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School's ranking?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School?
303 students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School located?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School is located in the Gilbert Commerce Center neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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