At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Brunson-Lee Elementary School: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Brunson-Lee Elementary School
Brunson-Lee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Phoenix. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Balsz Elementary District (4268). NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.7%) and Black (17.2%). English learners represent 29.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brunson-Lee Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White2.7%
- Hispanic68.7%
- Black17.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.9%
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.
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
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
6 reported students
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
32 reported students
Public schools near Brunson-Lee Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | KG–08 | 6 | 0.3 mi |
| Griffith Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 422 | 0.5 mi |
| Pat Tillman Middle School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–08 | 598 | 0.6 mi |
| Iron Mountain Academy Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 757 | 1.5 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 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brunson-Lee Elementary School
What grades does Brunson-Lee Elementary School serve?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Balsz Elementary District (4268).
How many students attend Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School reported 412 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 412 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brunson-Lee Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Balsz Elementary District (4268) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Brunson-Lee Elementary School in?
Brunson-Lee Elementary School 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 Brunson-Lee Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) (0.3 mi), Griffith Elementary School (0.5 mi), Pat Tillman Middle School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.