Leading Edge Academy Maricopa

www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/maricopa/

Charter School 872 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in traditional values. Part of a larger network of Arizona charter schools, the Maricopa campus emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering personal character and community responsibility. The school focuses on small class sizes and individualized instruction, ensuring that students receive the personal attention needed to master core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

Beyond academics, the school promotes a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. By integrating character-building initiatives into their daily educational approach, Leading Edge Academy aims to develop well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to society. Its location in Maricopa serves as a hub for local families looking for a specialized, alternative educational path outside of the traditional district school system.

872

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	389
Black	131
Asian	16
Two or More	67
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
389 (44.6%)
White
247 (28.3%)
Black
131 (15.0%)
Two or More
67 (7.7%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
American Indian
16 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7%)

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:	Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)
Phone:	(520)568-7800
Website:	http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/maricopa/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	872
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 92

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 98