BASIS Phoenix Primary

www.basised.com/phoenix-primary/

Charter School 770 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

BASIS Phoenix Primary is a tuition-free public charter school located in the North Phoenix area, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 4. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS Charter School network, the institution is known for its rigorous, accelerated liberal arts and sciences curriculum. The school emphasizes a "STEM-focused" approach, integrating high-level subject matter early in a student's development to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and long-term academic proficiency.

The educational model at BASIS Phoenix Primary is distinct for its use of a co-teaching model in early grades and specialized subject teachers as students progress. This structure is designed to provide robust support while ensuring that students gain a deep mastery of core disciplines like math, science, humanities, and fine arts. Beyond academics, the school encourages a culture of accountability and high achievement, aiming to prepare its primary students for the demanding environment of middle and high school, ultimately positioning them for success in college and beyond.

770

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Phoenix Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	68
Black	21
Asian	463
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

Asian
463 (60.1 %)
White
170 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
68 (8.8 %)
Two or More
45 (5.8 %)
Black
21 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (934316)
Phone:	(602)598-0330
Website:	http://www.basised.com/phoenix-primary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 146