Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)

Grand Canyon Village, Arizona — 2 schools

254
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,304
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) operates 2 public schools serving 254 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 258 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Coconino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,304 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 58.2% local, 27.2% state, and 14.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,148 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #15 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 258:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.0% White, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Grand Canyon Elementary accounts for 69.0% of all Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) is typically wider than the Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) chronic absenteeism rate is 43.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
27.2%
State
58.2%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
15 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Coconino County county, where this district is located.

$1,597
Studio/mo
$1,727
1 BR/mo
$1,921
2 BR/mo
$2,343
3 BR/mo
$2,568
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,148
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194).

White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 28.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

258:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)

School Enrollment
Grand Canyon Elementary
178
Grand Canyon High School
80

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 254 students.

How much does Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) spend per student?

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) spends $25,304 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #15 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?

The average teacher salary in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) is $87,148 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Coconino County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) students are 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.0% White, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #15 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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