BALSZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Balsz Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Balsz Elementary District (4268) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 937 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Balsz Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Balsz Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Balsz School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement, Balsz Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of the local community.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Balsz Elementary offers various programs and initiatives intended to enhance student engagement, including extracurricular activities and specialized support services. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and productive members of their community.
For more information, contact Balsz Elementary School at (602) 629-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
BALSZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 937 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Balsz Elementary District (4268)
- Total Students:
- 937
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 937 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALSZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.4%
- White
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.