- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
Federal NCES profile for Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040105003776
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Arizona
NCES ID 040105003776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-31.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 040105003776 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students)
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-31.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pat Tillman Mi
Pat Tillman Middle School
598 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett Elementary School
466 students
- Griffith Eleme
Griffith Elementary School
422 students
- Brunson-Lee El
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
412 students
- Orangedale Ear 32
Orangedale Early Learning Center
32 students
- This school 6
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
6 students
What this shows Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) compares
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$17,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Balsz Elementary District (4268) reports $17,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Tillman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| David Crockett Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Griffith Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Orangedale Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
How many students attend Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) has 6 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)?
The largest demographic group at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Balsz Elementary District (4268)?
Besides Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.), Balsz Elementary District (4268) also operates Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students), David Crockett Elementary School (466 students), and Griffith Elementary School (422 students). See the Balsz Elementary District (4268) district page for the complete list.