At a glance
Reported students
598
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Pat Tillman Middle School: 598 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Pat Tillman Middle School
Pat Tillman Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Balsz Elementary District (4268). NCES reports 598 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 (67.6%) and Black (16.6%). English learners represent 19.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pat Tillman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.72 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 1 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
- 19.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.5%
- Hispanic67.6%
- Black16.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.2%
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.
David Crockett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Griffith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
422 reported students
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
412 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 Pat Tillman Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 412 | 0.6 mi |
| Griffith Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 422 | 0.6 mi |
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | KG–08 | 6 | 0.7 mi |
| David Crockett Elementary School Elementary · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–06 | 466 | 0.9 mi |
| Gateway School Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 577 | 1 mi |
| Iron Mountain Academy Elementary · Creighton Elementary District (4263) | PK–08 | 757 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pat Tillman Middle School
What grades does Pat Tillman Middle School serve?
Pat Tillman Middle School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Balsz Elementary District (4268).
How many students attend Pat Tillman Middle School?
Pat Tillman Middle School reported 598 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pat Tillman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 598 students and 34.72 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 Pat Tillman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pat Tillman Middle 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 Pat Tillman Middle School in?
Pat Tillman Middle 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 Pat Tillman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brunson-Lee Elementary School (0.6 mi), Griffith Elementary School (0.6 mi), Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.