Enrollment
666
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Basis Flagstaff
Federal NCES profile for Basis Flagstaff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040083103196Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Flagstaff earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 666
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Flagstaff ranks #2 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) · Arizona
NCES ID 040083103196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Flagstaff
Basis Flagstaff is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Flagstaff, Arizona, enrolling 666 students.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 95 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) spends $8,832 per pupil, 33% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Flagstaff's public schools, it stands alongside Northland Preparatory Academy (637 students): Basis Flagstaff is larger than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff compares
Basis Flagstaff on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 666 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,832
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Basis Flagstaff is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862), which includes Basis Flagstaff.
$8,832
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 86.5%
Federal 4.9%
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 Flagstaff
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 Flagstaff
How many students attend Basis Flagstaff?
Basis Flagstaff has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Flagstaff?
The largest demographic group at Basis Flagstaff is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Flagstaff?
Basis Flagstaff has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. 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 Flagstaff rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Flagstaff ranks #2 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
Is Basis Flagstaff a good school?
Basis Flagstaff earns 55/100 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. (90862)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Flagstaff is its only campus.
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