operational schools · 2023–24
School district or education agency · NCES 0408680
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
Tuba City, AZ
Students1,433
Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.
students in linked records
federal comparable series
per student
District, state and country
How does this district compare?
State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.
MeasureDistrictAZUnited States
Academic standing2025
19th percentile40th percentile45th percentileThis district is 21 percentile points lower than the state figure and 26 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students chronically absent2022–23
64.1%41.0%27.8%This district is 23.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 36.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Revenue per studentFY 2023
$25,749$14,197$19,509This district is $11,552 per student higher than the state figure and $6,240 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Spending per studentFY 2023
$17,430$11,185$15,859This district is $6,245 per student higher than the state figure and $1,571 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$1,966$1,910$1,964This district is $56 per student higher than the state figure and $2 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$1,362$718$336This district is $644 per student higher than the state figure and $1,026 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$0$0$1,793This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Salaries per studentFY 2023
$8,746$6,445$8,742This district is $2,301 per student higher than the state figure and $4 per student higher than the U.S. figure.
Benefits per studentFY 2023
$2,694$1,955$3,769This district is $739 per student higher than the state figure and $1,075 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$3,117$7,423$11,715This district is $4,306 per student lower than the state figure and $8,598 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$546$704$869This district is $158 per student lower than the state figure and $323 per student lower than the U.S. figure.
Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
100.0%100.0%99.0%This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
7.3%3.6%2.6%This district is 3.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
2.3%1.9%2.9%This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
4.5%8.8%12.0%This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
4.4%12.0%14.0%This district is 7.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
0.9%2.4%3.9%This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
97.4%89.1%95.8%This district is 8.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-3.2%-1.3%+0.5%This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
78.6%31.4%50.6%This district is 47.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 28.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
83.2%4.7%4.5%This district is 78.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 78.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
28.3%7.7%9.0%This district is 20.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 19.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.0%6.1%6.7%This district is 6.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.
Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
9.3%6.7%5.1%This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
25.5%14.0%14.4%This district is 11.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.
Enrollment · 2023–24
Who attends this district?
Pre-K33 students
2.3%Kindergarten–grade 5428 students
29.9%Grades 6–8247 students
17.2%Grades 9–12725 students
50.6%See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten64
Grade 175
Grade 273
Grade 381
Grade 462
Grade 573
Grade 668
Grade 779
Grade 8100
Grade 9251
Grade 10183
Grade 11182
Grade 12109
Students by race and ethnicity
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.
Early learning · 2023–24
How much public pre-K is reported?
Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment
Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.
High-school outcomes · 2023–24
How many students completed school or dropped out?
Regular diplomas among completers
Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12
Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.
Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot
How many students may need specialized support?
Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.
4.5%Students learning English67 students · 5 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
4.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services46 students · 3 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
0.9%Students with Section 504 plans3 students · 1 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
0.7%English learners also receiving IDEA services7 students · 3 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.
Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22
What did the district report about teachers and preschool?
Teacher certification comparison
U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.
Community context · 2024
How many school-age children live in poverty?
This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.
District geography · 2024–25
What area does this district cover?
NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.
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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.
Comparable districts
Districts serving a similar student population
These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in AZ receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.
Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519)Queen Creek, AZ1,510 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Arizona Education Solutions (90758)Mesa, AZ1,360 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (92199)Casa Grande, AZ1,529 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →San Carlos Unified District (4210)San Carlos, AZ1,410 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Kingman Academy of Learning (4383)Kingman, AZ1,348 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →
Academic results · 2025
How do results differ among student groups?
Fem348 assessments
24 out of 100Economically disadvantaged students632 assessments
16 out of 100Mal369 assessments
14 out of 100A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.
District makeup
What kinds of schools are in the district?
School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.
District finances
How is the district funded, and how does it spend?
Sources of funds
Where the money comes from
Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.
Uses of funds
Where the money goes
Annual spending for each enrolled student.
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
How operating money was used
People costs
Equipment, buildings and debt
Selected federal program revenue
What changed since FY 2022
FY 2022$16,380
→FY 2023$17,430
FY 2022$3,933
→FY 2023$1,966
FY 2022$3,643
→FY 2023$3,117
Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.
Attendance
How has chronic absence changed?
640 of 1,367 students
1,142 of 1,456 students
928 of 1,448 students
Specialized support and security · 2021–22
What specialized roles were reported?
Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.
Learning opportunities
What do district schools offer?
Algebra I2 reporting schools
100%
Calculus2 reporting schools
50%
Biology2 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry2 reporting schools
100%
Physics2 reporting schools
50%
Computer science2 reporting schools
0%
Advanced Placement2 reporting schools
50%
Dual enrollment2 reporting schools
0%
Gifted programs6 reporting schools
0%
International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools
0%
Athletics2 reporting schools
50%
Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.
Safety and discipline
What was reported across district schools?
426Out-of-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →119In-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Law-enforcement referrals6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests6 reporting schoolsSee schools →
Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.
Technology and safety · 2021–22
What access and incident data is available?
Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.
Six questions parents ask
What the available data says
Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.
Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?64.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,448 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?3 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$17,430current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?No counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →
8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.
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