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American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6

1750 E RIGGS RD, GILBERT, AZ 85298 · (480) 420-2101 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL396 STUDENTS
Enrollment
396
Elementary
DISTRICT 490 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
75
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
49
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
54
Grade 6
40
Student demographics
White
20351%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
10627%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 48%
Black
359%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Asian
144%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
328%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20652%
Female
19048%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
64.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +4.0pp since 2017
Math
61.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -18.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
396
+285 (+257%) vs 2017
% White
51%
was 78%
% Hispanic
27%
was 5%
% Black
9%
was 6%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6

American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, a moderately sized elementary-level community in GILBERT, Arizona, one of the schools within American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), hosts 396 students, covering grades K through 6.

Within American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which oversees 14 schools and 15,291 students, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 records that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 27% Hispanic, 9% Black, 8% multiracial, 4% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.2:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, Maricopa County reports that median household earnings sit near $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is one campus in the mix.

Basha High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area. American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 has ticked up 257%, going from 111 students in 2018 to 396 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 78% to 51% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
District
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Address
1750 E RIGGS RD, GILBERT, AZ 85298
Phone
(480) 420-2101
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
396
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040011203576
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Other schools in GILBERT
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Frequently asked questions

About American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 enrolls approximately 396 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 serve?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
Approximately 11.2:1 students per teacher at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6.
What is the racial breakdown of students at American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6?
At American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, the student body is approximately 51% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 public or private?
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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