Enrollment
1,023
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040060803115 Charter school
Basis Scottsdale — Scottsdale, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Basis Scottsdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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. (81078) · 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 Scottsdale reports 1,023 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 512 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) spends $10,543 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.5% from local sources (property taxes), 85.5% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Scottsdale 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 | 1,023 | top 91% | — | — |
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
$10,543
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 512 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,023 Top 91% in Arizona — larger than 9% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040060803115
Student demographics
Asian 56.0%
White 26.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 512:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078), which includes Basis Scottsdale.
$10,543
Per student
-30%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.5%
State 85.5%
Federal 4.0%
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.
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
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953 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Cochise Elementary School
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Sequoya Elementary School
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575 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Desert Shadows Elementary School
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554 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Copper Ridge School
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Basis Scottsdale
How many students attend Basis Scottsdale?
Basis Scottsdale has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a other school in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Scottsdale?
The largest demographic group at Basis Scottsdale is Asian at 56.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCOTTSDALE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Scottsdale?
Basis Scottsdale has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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.