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BASIS Peoria Primary

Grades KG–04 · Elementary · Peoria, AZ · NCES 040096303558

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

696

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

696

BASIS Peoria Primary: 696 reported students.

State peer staffing position

53rd percentile

16.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
663
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1

What the reported data says about BASIS Peoria Primary

BASIS Peoria Primary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Peoria. It is one of 1 current school records connected to BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398). NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (61.6%) and White (18.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking BASIS Peoria Primary

  1. 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
3.5%
Students with disabilities
4.2%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White18.4%
  • Hispanic8.6%
  • Black3.6%
  • Asian61.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near BASIS Peoria Primary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Candeo Peoria

Elementary · Charter · Candeo Schools Inc. (89758)

KG–085971.1 mi
West Wing School

Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

PK–089631.5 mi
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

Elementary · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Glendale (91878)

KG–055632.5 mi
Zuni Hills Elementary School

Elementary · Peoria Unified School District (4237)

PK–087942.6 mi
Sunset Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Peoria Unified School District (4237)

PK–089872.8 mi
Happy Valley School

Elementary · Charter · Happy Valley School Inc. (79081)

KG–085863.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about BASIS Peoria Primary

What grades does BASIS Peoria Primary serve?

BASIS Peoria Primary reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398).

How many students attend BASIS Peoria Primary?

BASIS Peoria Primary reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 663 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at BASIS Peoria Primary?

The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 696 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is BASIS Peoria Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?

BASIS Peoria Primary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is BASIS Peoria Primary in?

BASIS Peoria Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (273398), based in Peoria, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near BASIS Peoria Primary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Candeo Peoria (1.1 mi), West Wing School (1.5 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.