Enrollment
1,185
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Basis Chandler
Federal NCES profile for Basis Chandler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040083003253Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Chandler earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #10 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 1,185
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Chandler ranks #10 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) · Arizona
NCES ID 040083003253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Chandler
Basis Chandler is a large charter combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 1,185 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,185 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) spends $7,618 per pupil, 42% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Basis Chandler is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Chandler operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basis Chandler compares
Basis Chandler on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 81.0%
White 8.4%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Basis Chandler is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842), which includes Basis Chandler.
$7,618
Per student
-42%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.9%
State 87.8%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Basis Chandler
How many students attend Basis Chandler?
Basis Chandler has 1,185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Chandler?
The largest demographic group at Basis Chandler is Asian at 81.0% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Chandler?
Basis Chandler has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Basis Chandler rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Chandler ranks #10 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Basis Chandler a good school?
Basis Chandler earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Chandler is its only campus.
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