Enrollment
634
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesa, AZ
Burke Basic School
Federal NCES profile for Burke Basic School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040021801913Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Basic School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #21 of 26
- elementary schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 634
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Basic School ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: American Basic Schools Llc (79215) · Arizona
NCES ID 040021801913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+22% vs state
What stands out at Burke Basic School
Burke Basic School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 634 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding American Basic Schools Llc (79215) spends $7,918 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1,066 students): Burke Basic School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
American Basic Schools Llc (79215) is a single-school charter district, so Burke Basic School 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 Burke Basic School compares
Burke Basic School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 22% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,918
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
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 93.1%
African American 3.5%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Burke Basic School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Basic Schools Llc (79215), which includes Burke Basic School.
$7,918
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 96.3%
Federal 3.2%
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 Mesa
3 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 Burke Basic School
How many students attend Burke Basic School?
Burke Basic School has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesa, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke Basic School?
58.9% of students at Burke Basic School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke Basic School?
The largest demographic group at Burke Basic School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Basic School?
Burke Basic School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Burke Basic School rank among elementary schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Basic School ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
Is Burke Basic School a good school?
Burke Basic School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less 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 American Basic Schools Llc (79215)?
None; American Basic Schools Llc (79215) is a single-school charter district, and Burke Basic School is its only campus.
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