How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Payson Unified District (4209) | Whiteriver Unified District (4394) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Payson, Arizona | Whiteriver, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 2,318 | 2,364 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Payson Unified District (4209) | Whiteriver Unified District (4394) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,456 | $13,546 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 59.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Local Revenue | 51.2% | 4.8% |
Payson Unified District (4209)
Federal State Local
Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Payson Unified District (4209) | Whiteriver Unified District (4394) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 0.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.9% | 97.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 0.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 73.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Payson Unified District (4209) | Whiteriver Unified District (4394) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 467.8:1 | 423.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.3% | 57.5% |
School Types
Payson Unified District (4209)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Whiteriver Unified District (4394)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.