Pinon Unified District (4390)

Pinon, Arizona — 3 schools

1,053
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$30,020
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pinon Unified District (4390) operates 3 public schools serving 1,053 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,019 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 $30,020 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 8.1% local, 32.6% state, and 59.3% 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 $101,246 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 85/100, ranked #7 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 266.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 70.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Pinon Elementary School accounts for 43.1% of all Pinon Unified District (4390) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pinon Unified District (4390)-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

Pinon Unified District (4390) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 80.2% 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 — including this one — 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

Pinon Unified District (4390) student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — 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 Pinon Unified District (4390) is typically wider than the Pinon Unified District (4390)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pinon Unified District (4390) chronic absenteeism rate is 70.5% — 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?

59.3%
Federal
32.6%
State
8.1%
Local

Funding Equity

85
Equity Score
7 / 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

$101,246
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 3 schools in Pinon Unified District (4390).

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 98.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

266.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
70.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390)

School Enrollment
Pinon Elementary School
439
Pinon High School
348
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
232

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pinon Unified District (4390)?

Pinon Unified District (4390) has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,053 students.

How much does Pinon Unified District (4390) spend per student?

Pinon Unified District (4390) spends $30,020 per student. The district has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #7 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Pinon Unified District (4390)?

The average teacher salary in Pinon Unified District (4390) is $101,246 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pinon Unified District (4390)?

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 Pinon Unified District (4390)?

Pinon Unified District (4390) students are 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pinon Unified District (4390)?

Pinon Unified District (4390) has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #7 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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