Enrollment
753
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040087803350 Charter school
Basis Tucson North — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Basis Tucson North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
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. (91309) · 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 Tucson North reports 753 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) spends $9,270 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.5% from local sources (property taxes), 89.6% from the state, and 3.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Tucson North 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 | 753 | top 82% | — | — |
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
$9,270
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 753 Top 82% in Arizona — larger than 18% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040087803350
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 30.1%
Asian 25.8%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 29
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309), which includes Basis Tucson North.
$9,270
Per student
-38%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 89.6%
Federal 3.9%
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 Tucson North
How many students attend Basis Tucson North?
Basis Tucson North has 753 students enrolled. It is a other school in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Tucson North?
The largest demographic group at Basis Tucson North is Hispanic or Latino at 30.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Tucson North?
Basis Tucson North has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.