At a glance
Reported students
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.): 6 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 80
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Balsz Elementary District (4268). NCES reports 6 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black50%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native16.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Balsz Elementary District (4268)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
412 reported students
Griffith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
422 reported students
David Crockett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Pat Tillman Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
598 reported students
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
32 reported students
Public schools near Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 412 | 0.3 mi |
| Pat Tillman Middle School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–08 | 598 | 0.7 mi |
| Griffith Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 422 | 0.8 mi |
| David Crockett Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 466 | 1.5 mi |
| Gateway School Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 577 | 1.7 mi |
| Iron Mountain Academy Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 757 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
What grades does Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) serve?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Balsz Elementary District (4268).
How many students attend Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) reported 6 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 80 students.
Is Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Balsz Elementary District (4268) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) in?
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brunson-Lee Elementary School (0.3 mi), Pat Tillman Middle School (0.7 mi), Griffith Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.