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American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

4507 S MOUNTAIN RD, MESA, AZ 85212American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Charter
412
Students
Total enrolled
$11,369
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 21% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 412 students in grades KG–06 in MESA, Arizona.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,369 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 is a mid-sized elementary in MESA, Arizona, serving grades KG–06 with 412 students. The district invests $11,369 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347.

Student Body & Demographics at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

412
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution216 male · 196 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
67%
24%
Asian1%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040011203340

Academic Outcomes at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85212

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,369Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,369
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,002
Student Support$2,160
Administration$1,364
Operations$1,705
Other$1,137
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,369 spent per student, an estimated $5,036 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
83%
State government
82.6%
Local (property tax)
5.8%
Federal programs
11.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,369/student, 21% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAmerican Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) →
Phone: (480)420-2110
NCES ID: 040011203340
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MESA seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
4507 S MOUNTAIN RD, MESA, AZ 85212
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.