- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Orangedale Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040105003374
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangedale Early Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #70 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangedale Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangedale Early Learning Center ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Arizona
NCES ID 040105003374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Orangedale Early Learning Center held near 33 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040105003374 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 16:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students)
Orangedale Early Learning Center held near 33 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Orangedale Early Learning Center 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
- This school 32
Orangedale Early Learning Center
32 students
- Balsz Online A 6
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
6 students
What this shows Orangedale Early Learning Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangedale Early Learning Center compares
Orangedale Early Learning Center 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Arizona - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 31.3%
White 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Orangedale Early Learning Center 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 Orangedale Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Tillman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Crockett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffith Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orangedale Early Learning Center'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
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangedale Early Learning Center
How many students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangedale Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangedale Early Learning Center is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangedale Early Learning Center?
55.9% of students at Orangedale Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangedale Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Orangedale Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Orangedale Early Learning Center rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangedale Early Learning Center ranks #70 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Balsz Elementary District (4268)?
Besides Orangedale Early Learning Center, 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.