David Crockett Elementary School

www.balsz.org

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

David Crockett Elementary School is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and operates as part of the Balsz School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As part of a smaller school district, David Crockett is known for fostering a close-knit campus culture where staff and faculty work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Balsz School District, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources on curriculum, community events, and student support services. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, David Crockett Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

466

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Crockett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	239
Black	169
Asian	8
Two or More	14
American Indian	18

Hispanic
239 (51.3%)
Black
169 (36.3%)
White
18 (3.9%)
American Indian
18 (3.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)

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)629-6600
Website:	http://www.balsz.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 79