At a glance
Reported students
599
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599
BASIS Oro Valley Primary: 599 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
18.7:1 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
- 667
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about BASIS Oro Valley Primary
BASIS Oro Valley Primary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Oro Valley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92318). NCES reports 599 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above 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 (31.1%) and White (29.5%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking BASIS Oro Valley Primary
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- 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
- White29.5%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black5.2%
- Asian31.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.7%
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 Oro Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Sky Elementary School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 416 | 2.3 mi |
| Copper Creek Elementary School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 283 | 2.5 mi |
| The Innovation Academy Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–05 | 415 | 3.2 mi |
| Leman Academy of Excellence-Oro Valley Arizona Elementary · Charter · Leman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730) | KG–08 | 944 | 3.2 mi |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–08 | 770 | 4.3 mi |
| Coronado K-8 School Elementary · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | PK–08 | 561 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about BASIS Oro Valley Primary
What grades does BASIS Oro Valley Primary serve?
BASIS Oro Valley Primary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92318).
How many students attend BASIS Oro Valley Primary?
BASIS Oro Valley Primary reported 599 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 667 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at BASIS Oro Valley Primary?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 599 students and 32 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 Oro Valley Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?
BASIS Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley Primary in?
BASIS Oro Valley Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92318), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near BASIS Oro Valley Primary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Painted Sky Elementary School (2.3 mi), Copper Creek Elementary School (2.5 mi), The Innovation Academy (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.