Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 787 m 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
Taft Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
491 students
| Measure | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa Mesa, Arizona | Taft Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #412 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #23440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 211 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.9).
- •Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 211.
- •Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is a charter school while Taft 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 Taft 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 Taft Elementary School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa: 211. Taft Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa and Taft Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is unranked and Taft Elementary School is 412th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).