District Overview
LEAD Charter Schools is an active, independent charter school district headquartered at 633 E Ray Rd Ste 132 in Gilbert, Arizona. Situated within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area and classified as a large city community setting, the district operates four schools offering a complete educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a student body of 757 learners, consisting of 407 female and 350 male students. The enrollment reflects a diverse student community, including 330 White, 276 Hispanic, 67 Black, 53 multiracial (two or more races), 17 Asian, and 14 American Indian students.

To deliver its academic programs, the district maintains a dedicated workforce totaling 214.12 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes 132.12 FTE teachers, 32.00 FTE instructional aides, and 50.00 FTE support staff members, providing direct instructional and operational support across its grade spans. Operating as a local educational agency for federal programs within Congressional District 0405 and State Senate and House District 04014, the district serves as an established public choice for local families. Community members, parents, and researchers seeking further details can contact the main office at (480) 633-0414 or visit the district's website at http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/.
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Total Schools
757
Total Students
132.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
Demographic Student Count
White330
Hispanic276
Black67
Asian17
Two or More53
American Indian14
  • White
    330 (43.6%)
  • Hispanic
    276 (36.5%)
  • Black
    67 (8.9%)
  • Two or More
    53 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    17 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    14 (1.8%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:5 Charter Schools
Number of schools:4
Students:757*
Teachers (FTE):132.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
Found 5 Schools