Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary

459 N GILBERT RD STE D165
GILBERT, AZ 85234

www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/gilbert-elementary/

Charter School 282 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary is a public charter school located in Gilbert, Arizona, that focuses on providing a structured, values-based education for students in grades K–6. The school is part of the broader Leading Edge Academy network, which is known for emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a "back-to-basics" approach to learning. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to prepare students for academic success while instilling fundamental life skills and moral integrity.

The campus at 717 W. Ray Road offers a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes regular communication between faculty and parents. In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning opportunities to engage students effectively. With its emphasis on small-group instruction and individual accountability, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert strives to create an educational setting where students can achieve both personal growth and mastery of essential academic subjects.

282

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	97
Black	32
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	7

White
114 (40.4%)
Hispanic
97 (34.4%)
Black
32 (11.3%)
Two or More
24 (8.5%)
Asian
8 (2.8%)
American Indian
7 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
Phone:	(480)545-6646
Website:	http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/gilbert-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 26