BASIS Tucson Primary

www.basised.com/tucson-primary/

Charter School 785 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Tucson Primary is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS Charter Schools network, the school is known for an accelerated, content-rich liberal arts and sciences curriculum that is designed to challenge students beyond typical grade-level expectations. The program focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects, including math, science, humanities, and fine arts, while fostering a love for learning in a structured, high-accountability environment.

The school emphasizes a unique co-teaching model in early grades, where two teachers are present in the classroom to ensure individualized attention and small-group instruction. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a supportive community culture, BASIS Tucson Primary aims to prepare young students for the demands of middle and high school. The campus is located in the central Tucson area and maintains a strong emphasis on student agency, critical thinking, and advanced problem-solving skills from an early age.

785

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Tucson Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	373
Black	73
Asian	114
Two or More	62
American Indian	4

Hispanic
373 (47.5%)
White
159 (20.3%)
Asian
114 (14.5%)
Black
73 (9.3%)
Two or More
62 (7.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361)
Phone:	(520)326-6367
Website:	http://www.basised.com/tucson-primary/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 150

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 161