Enrollment
6
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) is a small elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 6 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Arizona schools, with 6 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 67/100).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Balsz Elementary District (4268) also operates Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students) and David Crockett Elementary School (466 students) alongside Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) compares
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Funding equity
$13,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Balsz Elementary District (4268), which includes Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.).
$13,090
Per student
0%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 32.8%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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