Avg Teacher Salary
$67,364
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Arizona · LEAID 0407700
Show Low Unified District (4393)
From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Show Low Unified District (4393) pays an estimated average teacher salary of $67,364, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.
- $67,364
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $9,466
- Per-pupil spending
- 2,550
- Students enrolled
- 43rd
- Pct. in AZ
$67,364
Show Low Unified District (4393) (Arizona) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,364, slightly below the Arizona average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,550 students.
- 43rd percentile for Arizona
- 34th percentile nationally
- 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
- +8.5% since FY2019
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,466
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
2,550 students
Salary vs State Average 98.7%
1.3% below Arizona average
Nationally, Show Low Unified District (4393)'s estimated average out-pays 34% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)
Show Low Unified District (4393)'s estimated salary vs. every US district
NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only
$67,364 Top 66% higher than 34% of 11,460 US districts
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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022
What stands out about Show Low Unified District (4393)
- Its per-pupil spending of $9,466 is well below the national norm.
What the Numbers Say About Show Low Unified District (4393)
Show Low Unified District (4393) is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Arizona, serving 2,550 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $9,466. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,364, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0407700 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Arizona statewide average of $68,265, teacher pay in Show Low Unified District (4393) runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arizona, it pays more than 43% of them.
Show Low Unified District (4393)'s budget totals $24.1M in expenditure against $28.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.
How does Show Low Unified District (4393) compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Arizona average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Show Low Unified District (4393) pays -3.3% less than Mesa Unified District (4235) · per-pupil $9,466 vs $13,766
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Data-derived comparison paths
Find comparable Arizona districts
These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.
Similar estimated teacher pay
Salary-nearest districts to Show Low Unified District (4393), with enrollment kept within a comparable band.
- Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)$67,280 estimated salary-0.1% versus this district · 851 students
- Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)$67,683 estimated salary+0.5% versus this district · 3,554 students
- Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)$67,953 estimated salary+0.9% versus this district · 1,259 students
Similar per-pupil investment
Spending-nearest districts to Show Low Unified District (4393), with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.
- Thatcher Unified District (4219)$9,410 per pupil-0.6% versus this district · $53,832 estimated salary
- Cave Creek Unified District (4244)$9,553 per pupil+0.9% versus this district · $65,246 estimated salary
- Snowflake Unified District (4391)$9,558 per pupil+1.0% versus this district · $63,378 estimated salary
Revenue & Expenditure
$28.7M
Total Revenue
$24.1M
Total Expenditure
$8.2M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$6.3M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
Other Arizona Districts
Globe Unified District (4208)
$68,705
1,517 students
Fowler Elementary District (4273)
$66,121
3,638 students
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)
$66,389
1,456 students
Prescott Unified District (4466)
$58,568
3,705 students
Round Valley Unified District (4155)
$80,034
1,376 students
San Carlos Unified District (4210)
$74,864
1,350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Show Low Unified District (4393)'s average teacher salary is $67,364, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.
How does Show Low Unified District (4393) teacher pay compare to the Arizona average?
Show Low Unified District (4393) pays 1.3% less than the Arizona state average of $68,265. The district's average is $67,364.
How does Show Low Unified District (4393) teacher pay compare to the national average?
Show Low Unified District (4393) pays 21.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,364.
What is the per-pupil spending in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Per-pupil spending in Show Low Unified District (4393) runs approximately $9,466 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Show Low Unified District (4393) has 2,550 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Show Low Unified District (4393)'s budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 34% of Show Low Unified District (4393)'s total expenditure of $24.1M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
Disclaimer & data sources
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Show Low Unified District (4393)'s salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.
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