At a glance
Reported students
785
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
785
BASIS Tucson Primary: 785 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 793
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about BASIS Tucson Primary
BASIS Tucson Primary is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361). NCES reports 785 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Arizona median of 14.6:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.5%) and White (20.3%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking BASIS Tucson Primary
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.3%
- 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
- White20.3%
- Hispanic47.5%
- Black9.3%
- Asian14.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
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 Tucson Primary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Unified Virtual Academy Other · Tucson Unified District (4403) | KG–12 | 1,184 | 0.7 mi |
| AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson Other · Charter · The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) | KG–12 | 167 | 0.9 mi |
| Mary Meredith K-12 School Other · Tucson Unified District (4403) | KG–12 | 17 | 1.7 mi |
| Presidio School Other · Charter · Presidio School (4425) | KG–12 | 345 | 3 mi |
| Wings on Words Preschool Other · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–PK | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| Southside Community School Other · Charter · Aprender Tucson (79426) | KG–09 | 227 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about BASIS Tucson Primary
What grades does BASIS Tucson Primary serve?
BASIS Tucson Primary reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361).
How many students attend BASIS Tucson Primary?
BASIS Tucson Primary reported 785 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 793 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at BASIS Tucson Primary?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 785 students and 53.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is BASIS Tucson Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?
BASIS Tucson 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 Tucson Primary in?
BASIS Tucson Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near BASIS Tucson Primary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tucson Unified Virtual Academy (0.7 mi), AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson (0.9 mi), Mary Meredith K-12 School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.