Pat Tillman Middle School

4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

www.balsz.org

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Balsz Elementary School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Balsz School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement, Balsz Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Balsz Elementary offers various programs and initiatives intended to enhance student engagement, including extracurricular activities and specialized support services. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and productive members of their community.

598

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pat Tillman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	404
Black	99
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
404 (67.6%)
Black
99 (16.6%)
American Indian
52 (8.7%)
White
21 (3.5%)
Two or More
13 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Balsz Elementary District (4268)
Phone:	(602)629-6500
Website:	http://www.balsz.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 191