Enrollment
488
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, AZ
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Federal NCES profile for Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040093603484Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 488
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) · Arizona
NCES ID 040093603484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 488 students.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
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 34/100).
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) spends $8,634 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kyrene Aprende Middle School (834 students): Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus 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 Primary- South Campus compares
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,634
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 80.7%
White 6.6%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865), which includes Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus.
$8,634
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 81.8%
Federal 4.1%
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 elementary schools in Chandler
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 Primary- South Campus
How many students attend Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus?
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus is Asian at 80.7% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus?
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Primary- South Campus rank among elementary schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus a good school?
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus 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. (92865)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus is its only campus.
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