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School district · Arizona · LEAID 0406740

Sanders Unified District (4156)

Estimated average teacher salary of $86,115, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Sanders Unified District (4156) — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$86,115
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,702
Per-pupil spending
641
Students enrolled
93th
Pct. in AZ

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,115

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,702

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

641 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

49.9% above Arizona average

What the Numbers Say About Sanders Unified District (4156)

Sanders Unified District (4156) is a small school district in Arizona, serving 641 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,702. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $86,115, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0406740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arizona statewide average of $57,442, teacher pay in Sanders Unified District (4156) runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 49.9% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (4.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arizona, it pays more than 93% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Sanders Unified District (4156) reports $14.6M in total expenditure against $13.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Sanders Unified District (4156) compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Arizona average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Sanders Unified District (4156) $86,115
Mesa Unified District (4235) $63,210
Arizona avg $57,442
National avg $82,292

Sanders Unified District (4156) pays +36.2% more than Mesa Unified District (4235) · per-pupil $22,702 vs $13,766

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$13.9M
Total Revenue
$14.6M
Total Expenditure
$3.7M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.5M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational

Other Arizona Districts

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
$142,787
445 students
Mary C O'Brien Accommodation District (4435)
$126,609
202 students
Pinon Unified District (4390)
$101,246
923 students
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
$99,142
612 students
Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
$97,367
450 students
Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)
$94,964
275 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Sanders Unified District (4156)?

The estimated average teacher salary in Sanders Unified District (4156) is $86,115 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Sanders Unified District (4156) teacher pay compare to the Arizona average?

Sanders Unified District (4156) pays 49.9% more than the Arizona state average of $57,442. The district's estimated average is $86,115.

How does Sanders Unified District (4156) teacher pay compare to the national average?

Sanders Unified District (4156) pays 4.6% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $86,115.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sanders Unified District (4156)?

Sanders Unified District (4156) spends approximately $22,702 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Sanders Unified District (4156)?

Sanders Unified District (4156) has 641 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Sanders Unified District (4156)'s budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Sanders Unified District (4156)'s total expenditure of $14.6M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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