Enrollment
489
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsdale, AZ
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Federal NCES profile for Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040093703482Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 489
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) · Arizona
NCES ID 040093703482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 489 students.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) spends $9,470 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scottsdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale (1,079 students): Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus 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 Scottsdale Primary - East Campus compares
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 489 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,470
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Asian 47.2%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863), which includes Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus.
$9,470
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 79.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 elementary schools in Scottsdale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
How many students attend Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus?
The largest demographic group at Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is Asian at 47.2% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus 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 Scottsdale Primary - East Campus rank among elementary schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus a good school?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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. (92863)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is its only campus.
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