District Quick Facts

Balsz Community Education Foundation Background

A new fundraising and friend-raising 501(c)(3) organization, Balsz Community Education Foundation (BCEF), was founded in late 2010 by Dr. Jeffrey Smith and Board members.

Ethnicity 2009-2010

Hispanic73%
Black non-Hispanic4%
White non-Hispanic7%
Asian1%
American Indian4%

Motto

Children First

Staffing

Teachers176
Support Staff
175
Principals5
Assistant Principals
1
Directors5

Mission Statement

The Balsz School District will provide a culture of high expectations and continuous learning. Students will meet or exceed state standards and apply their learning as productive members of society. We will passionately commit all efforts and resources available to ensure student success.

Goals

  • Increase student achievement
  • Provide quality professional-development opportunities
  • Provide a safe school environment
  • Recruit and retain highly qualified staff
  • Actively seek parent and community involvement

Schools

Balsz Elementary School

4309 East Belleview Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

K-6, with approximately 650 students

Ms. Ginger Koenig, Principal

602-629-6500

Brunson-Lee Elementary School

1350 North 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

K-6, with approximately 425 students

Mr. Mario Tijernia, Principal

602-629-6900

Crockett Elementary K-6

501 North 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

K-6, with approximately 550 students

Mr. Jarret Sharp, Principal

602-629-6600

Griffith Elementary K-6

4505 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85008

K-6, with approximately 650 students

Ms. Alexis Wilson, Principal

602-629-6700

Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy 7-8

5048 East Oak Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

7-8 grades, with approximately 550 students

Dr. Michael Halpert, Principal

602-629-6800