Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brunson-lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brunson-lee Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brunson-lee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brunson-lee Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Balsz Elementary District (4268)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brunson-lee Elementary School's ranking?
Brunson-lee Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Brunson-lee Elementary School often compared to?
Brunson-lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pat Tillman Middle School, David Crockett Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Brunson-lee Elementary School?
412 students attend Brunson-lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brunson-lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brunson-lee Elementary School?
Brunson-lee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brunson-lee Elementary School offer ?
Brunson-lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brunson-lee Elementary School part of?
Brunson-lee Elementary School is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268).
In what neighborhood is Brunson-lee Elementary School located?
Brunson-lee Elementary School is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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