Enrollment
894
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040089803393 Charter school
Basis Mesa — Mesa, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Basis Mesa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
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. (91949) · 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 Mesa reports 894 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 112 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949) spends $8,557 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.8% from local sources (property taxes), 89.5% from the state, and 3.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mesa 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 | 894 | top 88% | — | — |
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
$8,557
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 112 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 894 Top 88% in Arizona — larger than 12% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040089803393
Student demographics
Asian 39.3%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 112:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949), which includes Basis Mesa.
$8,557
Per student
-43%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.8%
State 89.5%
Federal 3.7%
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 Mesa
How many students attend Basis Mesa?
Basis Mesa has 894 students enrolled. It is a other school in MESA, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Mesa?
The largest demographic group at Basis Mesa is Asian at 39.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in MESA, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Mesa?
Basis Mesa has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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.