American Basic Schools Llc (79215)

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Mesa, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks American Basic Schools Llc (79215) #273 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,655 per pupil, American Basic Schools Llc (79215) ranks #607 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

699
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,655
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) operates 1 public schools serving 699 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,655 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 64 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.5% local, 96.3% state, and 3.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #273 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 1.9% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Burke Basic School, enrolling 634 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Burke Basic School accounts for 90.7% of all American Basic Schools Llc (79215) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Basic Schools Llc (79215) a distant remainder — means American Basic Schools Llc (79215)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) reports 58.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.2%
Federal
96.3%
State
0.5%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
273 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Basic Schools Llc (79215).

White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
African American 3.5%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

41.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Basic Schools Llc (79215)

School Enrollment
Burke Basic School
Charter
634

How American Basic Schools Llc (79215) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Comparisons are relative to American Basic Schools Llc (79215)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Basic Schools Llc (79215)?

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 699 students.

How much does American Basic Schools Llc (79215) spend per student?

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) spends $7,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #273 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of American Basic Schools Llc (79215)?

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) students are 93.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 1.9% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Basic Schools Llc (79215)?

American Basic Schools Llc (79215) has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #273 out of 437 districts in Arizona.