How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Tucson Unified District (4403) | Union Elementary District (4277) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TUCSON, Arizona | TOLLESON, Arizona |
| Total Enrollment | 41,511 | 1,685 |
| Number of Schools | 88 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 19.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Tucson Unified District (4403) | Union Elementary District (4277) |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,118 | $10,874 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.6% | 25.6% |
| State Revenue | 34.7% | 53.1% |
| Local Revenue | 41.8% | 21.4% |
Tucson Unified District (4403)
Federal State Local
Union Elementary District (4277)
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Tucson Unified District (4403) | Union Elementary District (4277) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 3.8% |
| African American | 7.6% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.2% | 73.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.8% | 55.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Tucson Unified District (4403) | Union Elementary District (4277) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 139 | — |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 353.8:1 | 543.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.4% | 57.3% |
School Types
Tucson Unified District (4403)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Union Elementary District (4277)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.