Willcox Unified District (4170)

WILLCOX, Arizona — 3 schools

1,076
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,394
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Willcox Unified District (4170) operates 3 public schools serving 1,076 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,088 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cochise County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,394 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 36.0% local, 42.8% state, and 21.2% 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 $68,376 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #79 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 664.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.5% White, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.

Willcox High School accounts for 37.5% of all Willcox Unified District (4170) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Willcox Unified District (4170)-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

Willcox Unified District (4170) student-counselor ratio is 665:1 — 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

Willcox Unified District (4170) chronic absenteeism rate is 36.9% — 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?

21.2%
Federal
42.8%
State
36.0%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
79 / 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 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

$68,376
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 Willcox Unified District (4170).

White 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

664.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Willcox Unified District (4170)

School Enrollment
Willcox High School
408
Willcox Elementary School
378
Willcox Middle School
302

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Willcox Unified District (4170)?

Willcox Unified District (4170) has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,076 students.

How much does Willcox Unified District (4170) spend per student?

Willcox Unified District (4170) spends $13,394 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #79 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Willcox Unified District (4170)?

The average teacher salary in Willcox Unified District (4170) is $68,376 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Willcox Unified District (4170)?

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 Willcox Unified District (4170)?

Willcox Unified District (4170) students are 69.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.5% White, 1.9% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Willcox Unified District (4170)?

Willcox Unified District (4170) has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #79 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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