Enrollment
785
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Basis Tucson Primary
Federal NCES profile for Basis Tucson Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040013401786Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Tucson 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.
- #89 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 785
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Tucson Primary ranks #89 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361) · Arizona
NCES ID 040013401786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Tucson Primary
Basis Tucson Primary is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 785 students.
Enrollment of 785 puts it in the larger 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 (48%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361) spends $7,972 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Basis Tucson Primary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Tucson 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 Tucson Primary compares
Basis Tucson Primary on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 785 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,972
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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 47.5%
White 20.3%
Asian 14.5%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Basis Tucson 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. (6361), which includes Basis Tucson Primary.
$7,972
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 83.7%
Federal 3.0%
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 Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 Tucson Primary
How many students attend Basis Tucson Primary?
Basis Tucson Primary has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Tucson Primary?
The largest demographic group at Basis Tucson Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Tucson Primary?
Basis Tucson 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 Tucson Primary rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Tucson Primary ranks #89 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Basis Tucson Primary a good school?
Basis Tucson 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. (6361)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Tucson Primary is its only campus.
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