BURKE BASIC SCHOOL

Burke Basic School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the American Basic Schools LLC (79215) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 881 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

Burke Basic School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a structured, traditional classroom environment. Its core mission is to cultivate academic excellence by focusing on fundamental subjects and ensuring that students master essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics before advancing to more complex concepts.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, Burke Basic School prides itself on maintaining a safe, disciplined, and supportive community. By utilizing a proven, teacher-directed instructional model, the school aims to minimize distractions and maximize time on task, fostering a sense of order that helps students reach their full potential. With a long-standing history in the Mesa area, the school remains dedicated to high academic standards and character development, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Burke Basic School at (480) 964-4602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

131 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210
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BURKE BASIC SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Mesa, AZ with about 881 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
881
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 881 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURKE BASIC SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.1%
White
4.4%
Black or African American
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.