LEADING EDGE ACADEMY MARICOPA
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637) school district, located in Maricopa, AZ with about 668 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
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.
For more information, contact Leading Edge Academy Maricopa at (480) 633-0414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(480) 633-0414
LEADING EDGE ACADEMY MARICOPA is a public Title I Charter school in Maricopa, AZ with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- Leading Edge Academy Maricopa (90637)
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 668 students
- White
- 42.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.