Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)

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Scottsdale, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 14/100 ranks Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) #423 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,860 per pupil, Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) ranks #551 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

643
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,860
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) operates 1 public schools serving 643 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 $8,860 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 14.1% local, 82.5% state, and 3.5% 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 14/100, ranked #423 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.

a 206.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 62.0% Asian, 14.5% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus, enrolling 619 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus accounts for 96.3% of all Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) a distant remainder — means Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)-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

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) student-counselor ratio is 206:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

3.5%
Federal
82.5%
State
14.1%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
423 / 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 Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997).

White 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 62.0%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

206.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)

School Enrollment
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter
619

How Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northland Preparatory Academy (4204) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pointe Schools (79455) Similar size No spending data Less locally funded
Roosevelt Preparatory Academy (92704) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Continental Elementary District (4416) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)'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 Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 643 students.

How much does Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) spend per student?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) spends $8,860 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #423 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) students are 62.0% Asian, 14.5% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #423 out of 437 districts in Arizona.