Enrollment
781
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040084303351 Charter school
Basis Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Basis Phoenix, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
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. (91280) · 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 Phoenix reports 781 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 391 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) spends $9,696 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.1% from local sources (property taxes), 87.9% from the state, and 2.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), 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 Phoenix 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 | 781 | top 84% | — | — |
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
$9,696
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 781 Top 84% in Arizona — larger than 16% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040084303351
Student demographics
Asian 67.7%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 67.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 391:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280), which includes Basis Phoenix.
$9,696
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 87.9%
Federal 2.0%
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 Phoenix
How many students attend Basis Phoenix?
Basis Phoenix has 781 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Phoenix?
The largest demographic group at Basis Phoenix is Asian at 67.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Phoenix?
Basis Phoenix has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) 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.