At a glance
Reported students
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Orangedale Early Learning Center: 32 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Orangedale Early Learning Center
Orangedale Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Phoenix. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Balsz Elementary District (4268). NCES reports 32 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Arizona median of 14.6:1 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 (56.3%) and Black (31.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orangedale Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 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
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
- White6.3%
- Hispanic56.3%
- Black31.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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.
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
6 reported students
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
Public schools near Orangedale Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas Other · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Veritas (90916) | KG–12 | 716 | 1 mi |
| Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix Other · Charter · Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914) | KG–12 | 439 | 2 mi |
| Scottsdale Online Learning Other · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | KG–12 | 141 | 3.1 mi |
| Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital Other · Arizona State Hospital (6415) | KG–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| ASU Preparatory Academy Digital Other · Charter · ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074) | KG–12 | 3,850 | 4.5 mi |
| Arizona Autism Charter School's Main Campus Other · Charter · Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) | 04–12 | 307 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orangedale Early Learning Center
What grades does Orangedale Early Learning Center serve?
Orangedale Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Balsz Elementary District (4268).
How many students attend Orangedale Early Learning Center?
Orangedale Early Learning Center reported 32 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orangedale Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 32 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orangedale Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orangedale Early Learning Center 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 Orangedale Early Learning Center in?
Orangedale Early Learning Center 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 Orangedale Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas (1 mi), Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (2 mi), Scottsdale Online Learning (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.