Enrollment
666
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040083103196 Charter school
Basis Flagstaff — Flagstaff, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Basis Flagstaff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Basis Flagstaff reports 666 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 95 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) spends $10,099 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.7% from local sources (property taxes), 86.5% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basis Flagstaff compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 666 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$10,099
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 666 Top 76% in Arizona — larger than 24% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040083103196
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 95:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862), which includes Basis Flagstaff.
$10,099
Per student
-33%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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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 other 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLAGSTAFF, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Flagstaff?
Basis Flagstaff has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.