Burke Basic School

Charter School 634 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

634

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke Basic School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	590
Black	22
Two or More	3
American Indian	7

Hispanic
590 (93.1%)
Black
22 (3.5%)
White
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)

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:	American Basic Schools LLC (79215)
Phone:	(480)964-4602
Website:	http://burkebasicschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 104

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 89