- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brunson-Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040105003142
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunson-Lee Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #82 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunson-Lee Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunson-Lee Elementary School ranks #82 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Arizona
NCES ID 040105003142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Brunson-Lee Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 040105003142 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 17.2:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students)
Brunson-Lee Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Brunson-Lee Elementary School 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
- This school
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
412 students
- Orangedale Ear 32
Orangedale Early Learning Center
32 students
- Balsz Online A 6
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
6 students
What this shows Brunson-Lee Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brunson-Lee Elementary School compares
Brunson-Lee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
African American 17.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Brunson-Lee Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Brunson-Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Tillman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Crockett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orangedale Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brunson-Lee Elementary School'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
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
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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.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brunson-Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunson-Lee Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
87.8% of students at Brunson-Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brunson-Lee Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brunson-Lee Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunson-Lee Elementary School ranks #82 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 Brunson-Lee Elementary School, 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.