Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)

TUCSON, Arizona — 4 schools

2,245
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,731
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) operates 4 public schools serving 2,245 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 2,212 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pima County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,731 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 47.3% local, 46.8% state, and 6.0% 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 $52,955 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #85 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 715.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.0% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Tanque Verde High School accounts for 34.4% of all Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)-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

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) student-counselor ratio is 716:1 — 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

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) chronic absenteeism rate is 39.5% — 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?

6.0%
Federal
46.8%
State
47.3%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
85 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$967
Studio/mo
$1,081
1 BR/mo
$1,402
2 BR/mo
$1,950
3 BR/mo
$2,245
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$52,955
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 4 schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).

White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
715.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)

School Enrollment
Tanque Verde High School
761
Tanque Verde Elementary School
582
Agua Caliente School
449
Emily Gray Junior High School
420

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,245 students.

How much does Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) spend per student?

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) spends $18,731 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #85 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?

The average teacher salary in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) is $52,955 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) students are 71.0% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?

Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #85 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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