Enrollment
239
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Federal NCES profile for Basis Phoenix Central Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040088103394Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Phoenix Central Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #33 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 239
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Phoenix Central Primary ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349) · Arizona
NCES ID 040088103394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Basis Phoenix Central Primary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 239 students.
Enrollment of 239 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349) spends $10,159 per pupil, 23% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Basis Phoenix Central Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Phoenix Central Primary 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 Phoenix Central Primary compares
Basis Phoenix Central Primary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 239 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$10,159
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 21.8%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Basis Phoenix Central Primary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349), which includes Basis Phoenix Central Primary.
$10,159
Per student
-23%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 80.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 Phoenix Central Primary
How many students attend Basis Phoenix Central Primary?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Phoenix Central Primary?
The largest demographic group at Basis Phoenix Central Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Phoenix Central Primary?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary 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 Phoenix Central Primary rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Phoenix Central Primary ranks #33 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
Is Basis Phoenix Central Primary a good school?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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. (92349)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92349) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Phoenix Central Primary is its only campus.
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