Window Rock Unified District (4154)

Fort Defiance, Arizona — 6 schools

1,736
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$18,707
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Window Rock Unified District (4154) operates 6 public schools serving 1,736 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,705 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Apache County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,707 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 8.5% local, 36.8% state, and 54.7% 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 $72,630 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #13 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 416:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 67.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% White across the district's schools.

Window Rock High School accounts for 32.1% of all Window Rock Unified District (4154) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Window Rock Unified District (4154)-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

Window Rock Unified District (4154) school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Window Rock Unified District (4154) school enrollment ranges from 39 students (lowest) to 548 students (highest), a spread of 509 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Window Rock Unified District (4154) student-counselor ratio is 416:1 — 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

Window Rock Unified District (4154) chronic absenteeism rate is 67.4% — 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?

54.7%
Federal
36.8%
State
8.5%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
13 / 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 Apache County county, where this district is located.

$810
Studio/mo
$903
1 BR/mo
$1,175
2 BR/mo
$1,599
3 BR/mo
$1,828
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,630
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 6 schools in Window Rock Unified District (4154).

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other 98.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

416:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
67.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Window Rock Unified District (4154)

School Enrollment
Window Rock High School
548
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
430
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
340
Tsehootsooi Middle School
284
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'Olta
64
Integrated Preschool
39

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Window Rock Unified District (4154)?

Window Rock Unified District (4154) has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,736 students.

How much does Window Rock Unified District (4154) spend per student?

Window Rock Unified District (4154) spends $18,707 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #13 in Arizona.

What is the average teacher salary in Window Rock Unified District (4154)?

The average teacher salary in Window Rock Unified District (4154) is $72,630 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Window Rock Unified District (4154)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Window Rock Unified District (4154)?

Window Rock Unified District (4154) students are 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% White, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Window Rock Unified District (4154)?

Window Rock Unified District (4154) has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #13 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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