San Simon Unified District (4172)

San Simon, Arizona — 1 schools

98
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,105
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

San Simon Unified District (4172) operates 1 public schools serving 98 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 97 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Cochise County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,105 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 61.5% local, 32.7% state, and 5.8% 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 $88,816 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 40.2% White across the district's schools.

San Simon School accounts for 100.0% of all San Simon Unified District (4172) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means San Simon Unified District (4172)-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

San Simon Unified District (4172) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.1% 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

San Simon Unified District (4172) chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within San Simon Unified District (4172) is typically wider than the San Simon Unified District (4172)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
32.7%
State
61.5%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$887
Studio/mo
$1,111
1 BR/mo
$1,257
2 BR/mo
$1,748
3 BR/mo
$2,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,816
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 1 schools in San Simon Unified District (4172).

White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in San Simon Unified District (4172)

School Enrollment
San Simon School
97

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Simon Unified District (4172)?

San Simon Unified District (4172) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 98 students.

How much does San Simon Unified District (4172) spend per student?

San Simon Unified District (4172) spends $21,105 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in San Simon Unified District (4172)?

The average teacher salary in San Simon Unified District (4172) is $88,816 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near San Simon Unified District (4172)?

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

What is the demographic composition of San Simon Unified District (4172)?

San Simon Unified District (4172) students are 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 40.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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