Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek (91174)

Located at 4815 W. Hunt Highway in Queen Creek, Arizona, Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek is an active, independent charter district providing elementary and middle school education within the outer Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area. Situated in a rural fringe community setting, this single-school educational agency offers structured learning programs for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as an independent charter district for federal programs, the academy blends a localized, community-focused environment with public school accountability, offering families in the East Valley a distinct charter choice for early and middle-years education.

The district serves a student body of 294 children, maintaining a small-school atmosphere that allows for individualized attention. The student population is evenly balanced by gender—comprising 153 male and 141 female learners—and reflects a diverse demographic mix, including 154 White, 91 Hispanic, 24 multiracial, 23 Black, and 2 Asian students. Enrollment is strongest across the primary and lower elementary grades, peaking at 51 students in third grade, before tapering into smaller middle school cohorts through the eighth grade. Supporting these learners is a comprehensive team of 98 full-time equivalent staff members, including 58 classroom teachers, 17 instructional aides, and 23 specialized support personnel, ensuring strong staff-to-student coverage across all grade levels.