Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa vs Sousa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
211 students
Sousa Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
344 students
| Measure | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa Mesa, Arizona | Sousa Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #383 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #21477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 211 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sousa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Sousa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •Sousa Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 211.
- •Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a charter school while Sousa Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa better than Sousa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa and Sousa Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa: 211. Sousa Elementary School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa and Sousa Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is unranked and Sousa Elementary School is 383rd of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).