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.
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
NCES ID 040021801913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Burke Basic School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 040021801913 · Mesa, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
634 enr · 58.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Elementary (634 students)
Burke Basic School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Burke Basic School compares
Burke Basic School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Burke Basic School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for American Basic Schools Llc (79215) reports $7,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Mesa
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.