Top Rankings
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,092 students in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
2,092 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
150 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
5%
# Asian Students
15 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,301 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
48%
# Black Students
457 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
22%
6%
# White Students
95 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
4%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
220
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,104 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,588 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,104
$11,388
Spending / Student
$13,588
$11,291
Best Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4505 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4825 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Pat Tillman Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Brunson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6900
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,092 students.
What is the rank of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District is ranked #574 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
62% of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District?
Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,588 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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