BRUNSON-LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brunson-Lee 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 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Brunson-Lee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Brunson-Lee Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Balsz Elementary School District. The school serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 8, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive academic environment. Committed to the district’s mission of empowering students, Brunson-Lee emphasizes rigorous instruction, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and community-centered approach, offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By fostering partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Brunson-Lee strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a blend of core curriculum subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character growth in every student.

For more information, contact Brunson-Lee Elementary School at (602) 629-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1350 N. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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BRUNSON-LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
384
Teachers:
24.95
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 384 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRUNSON-LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.1%
Black or African American
14.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
White
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.