Very Good
#603 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 30% in state
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Elementary School · Lead Charter Schools (79967) · Gilbert, AZ
A charter elementary school in Gilbert, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
633 E Ray Road Suite 1321, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Sanborn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Basis Chandler Primary - North CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Shumway Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lead Charter Schools (79967)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is listed in LEAD Charter Schools (79967); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Lead Charter Schools (79967), serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
What grades does Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary serve?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
How does Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary rank in AZ?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary ranks #603 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (480) 545-6646
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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