Holbrook Unified District (4389)

Holbrook, Arizona — 5 schools

1,843
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,474
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Holbrook Unified District (4389) operates 5 public schools serving 1,843 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,806 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Navajo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,474 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 17.9% local, 47.7% state, and 34.4% 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 $77,330 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #17 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 387.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 60.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Holbrook High School accounts for 36.5% of all Holbrook Unified District (4389) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Holbrook Unified District (4389)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Holbrook Unified District (4389) school enrollment varies 4.1× across entities

Holbrook Unified District (4389) school enrollment ranges from 161 students (lowest) to 660 students (highest), a spread of 499 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Holbrook Unified District (4389) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 67.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Holbrook Unified District (4389) student-counselor ratio is 387:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Holbrook Unified District (4389) chronic absenteeism rate is 60.9% — 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?

34.4%
Federal
47.7%
State
17.9%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
17 / 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 Navajo County county, where this district is located.

$937
Studio/mo
$1,026
1 BR/mo
$1,309
2 BR/mo
$1,622
3 BR/mo
$1,733
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,330
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 5 schools in Holbrook Unified District (4389).

White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 7.1%
Other 54.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

387.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
60.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Holbrook Unified District (4389)

School Enrollment
Holbrook High School
660
Hulet Elementary School
341
Indian Wells Elementary
328
Holbrook Junior High School
316
Park Elementary School
161

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Holbrook Unified District (4389)?

Holbrook Unified District (4389) has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,843 students.

How much does Holbrook Unified District (4389) spend per student?

Holbrook Unified District (4389) spends $16,474 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #17 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Holbrook Unified District (4389)?

The average teacher salary in Holbrook Unified District (4389) is $77,330 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Holbrook Unified District (4389)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Holbrook Unified District (4389)?

Holbrook Unified District (4389) students are 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% White, 0.6% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Holbrook Unified District (4389)?

Holbrook Unified District (4389) has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #17 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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