Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

Summary:

Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is a small, virtual public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Balsz Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a diverse student population of only 42 students.

B.O.A. stands out as a unique school in the area, with a virtual learning model, a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.6, and strong academic performance in certain areas. The school outperforms the Balsz Elementary District and the state of Arizona in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 8th grade English Language Arts, and 5th and 8th grade Science. However, the school also has a relatively high dropout rate of 10.6% compared to the 2.9% rate at the nearby Griffith Elementary School. While B.O.A. is more racially diverse than the nearby traditional schools, the nearby Creighton Academy and Gateway School, which are in a different district, have lower test scores across the board compared to B.O.A.

The small size and virtual learning model of B.O.A. provide a unique educational experience, but the high dropout rate and lack of funding information raise questions about the school's overall effectiveness and sustainability. Parents considering B.O.A. should carefully weigh the school's strengths and challenges to determine if it is the right fit for their child's educational needs.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-8

4825 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008-5917

(602) 629-6400

District: Balsz Elementary District

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 29

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.8%

American Indian:

31.0%

White:

13.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.14. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Balsz Elementary District. Student population at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.8%), American Indian (31%), White (13.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) is 5.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Balsz Elementary District! (See more...)

Compare Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) employs 5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.83	651^st	830	21.6%

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Rank History for Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.14	537^th	854	37.1%

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	5	13	1	38	15	1	4	77
2023	4	10	0	20	6	0	2	42
2024	4	3	0	13	9	0	0	29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	42	7.5	5.6	n/a
2024	29	5.0	5.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	77	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	42	7.5	5.6	n/a
2024	29	5.0	5.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)					AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)	Public, Virtual	K-8	4825 E Roosevelt St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 629-6400	29	5	5.8		4 (13.8%)	3 (10.3%)	13 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$00			$00
Brunson-Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1350 N 48th St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 629-6900	431	21	20.5		11 (2.6%)	69 (16.0%)	291 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.5%)								(n/a)							19.0		24.0						$00			$00
Pat Tillman Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	4309 E Belleview Street	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 629-6500	636	40	15.9		25 (3.9%)	121 (19.0%)	423 (66.5%)	4 (0.6%)	45 (7.1%)	6 (0.9%)	12 (1.9%)								(n/a)				19.0	17.0	16.0				8.0	5.0		11.0		$00			$00
Griffith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4505 E Palm Ln	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 629-6700	446	32	13.9		22 (4.9%)	54 (12.1%)	310 (69.5%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (7.8%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.8%)	14.5	790^th of 912 public elementary schools	13.4%		14.6	1128^th of 1245 public elementary schools	9.4%	338		24.0					24.0	28.0							$00			$00
Orangedale Early Learning Center	Public	PK	5048 E Oak St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 629-6800	33	2	16.5		2 (6.1%)	10 (30.3%)	20 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$00			$00
David Crockett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	501 N 36th St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Balsz Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 629-6600	517	31	16.9		31 (6.0%)	200 (38.7%)	244 (47.2%)	8 (1.5%)	18 (3.5%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.3%)	15.8	769^th of 912 public elementary schools	15.7%		19.6	1010^th of 1245 public elementary schools	18.9%	241	26.0	39.0	23.0				22.0	15.0							$00			$00
Gateway School	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 N 35th St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Creighton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 381-4665	530	34	15.6		15 (2.8%)	32 (6.0%)	461 (87.0%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	6.9	898^th of 912 public elementary schools	1.5%		14.7	1122^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	9.9%	224	17.0	22.0					16.0							$12,761	$2,203	$671	$5,077	$7,644	$2,243	$9,887
Papago School	Public	PK, KG-8	2013 N 36th St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Creighton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 381-6100	813	44	18.4		43 (5.3%)	52 (6.4%)	680 (83.6%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.1%)	6.7	899^th of 912 public elementary schools	1.4%		15.7	1097^th of 1245 public elementary schools	11.9%	198		20.0	13.0	19.0	17.0	15.0								$11,287	$1,761	$375	$3,896	$6,961	$2,190	$9,151
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero	Public, Charter	K-7	3102 N 56th St	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Cicero	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 424-1790	482				315 (65.4%)	12 (2.5%)	94 (19.5%)	20 (4.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.7%)	80.8	156^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.9%		89.8	122^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	90.2%	34	61.0	66.0	59.0				59.0	51.0	69.0			55.0			$00			$00
Tavan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4610 E Osborn Rd	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-3500	603	43	14.1		168 (27.9%)	62 (10.3%)	312 (51.7%)	12 (2.0%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.1%)	64.8	286^th of 912 public elementary schools	68.6%		77.5	264^th of 1245 public elementary schools	78.8%	22	44.0	57.0	53.0				46.0	54.0	50.0			50.0		$9,345	$624	$986	$2,234	$7,388	$347	$7,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)

What is the racial makeup of Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)?

Students at Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) are 45% Hispanic, 31% American Indian, 14% White, 10% African American.

How many students attend Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 29 students attended Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.).

What district is Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) in?

Balsz Elementary District

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