BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus

enrollbasis.com/scottsdale-primary-east/

Charter School 489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

BASIS Scottsdale Primary is a highly-ranked, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–4. Located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, the school is part of the nationally recognized BASIS network, which is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum. The primary school program is designed to provide a strong foundational education, emphasizing core subjects like math, science, humanities, and fine arts, while incorporating the "Subject Expert Teacher" model that defines the BASIS approach.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. BASIS Scottsdale Primary places a high value on preparing young students for long-term academic success, often introducing advanced concepts early to ensure pupils are challenged. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in the subsequent, more demanding middle and high school years.

489

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	46
Black	12
Asian	231
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
231 (47.2%)
White
156 (31.9%)
Hispanic
46 (9.4%)
Two or More
41 (8.4%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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. (92863)
Phone:	(480)391-1099
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/scottsdale-primary-east/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 67

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 1