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San Carlos Unified District (4210)

Public school district · San Carlos, AZ · NCES 0406960

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At a glance

Reported students

1,438

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

5

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$18,367

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$7,567

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,370
Teachers (FTE)
85
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1

What current records say about San Carlos Unified District (4210)

San Carlos Unified District (4210) operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in San Carlos, Arizona. NCES reports 1,438 students and 97.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Arizona agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 95 of 216 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $18,367 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,567 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 58 of 215 in Arizona. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
2.4%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
11.5%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
97.5
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$25,402,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

San Carlos Unified District (4210)

San Carlos, Arizona

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 33.3553, -110.4522

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0%
  • Hispanic0%
  • Black0%
  • Asian1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native98.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial0.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary167313.5:10
Middle129514.8:10
High143315.7:10
Combined / other219Not reported0

Explore schools in San Carlos Unified District (4210)

5 current directory entries

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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Rice Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0667313.5:1
San Carlos Alternative High SchoolOtherKG–1237Not reported
San Carlos High SchoolHigh06–1243315.7:1
San Carlos Middle SchoolMiddle06–0829514.8:1
Shil Gozhoo AcademyOtherKG–120Not reported

Cities served by San Carlos Unified District (4210)

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Frequently asked questions about San Carlos Unified District (4210)

How many schools are in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?

San Carlos Unified District (4210) has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other.

How many students attend San Carlos Unified District (4210)?

NCES reports 1,438 students for 2024–25, served by 97.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 95 of 216 Arizona agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,370 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?

The district-wide ratio is 14.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does San Carlos Unified District (4210) spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $18,367 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,567 for instruction. That ranks 58 of 215 comparable Arizona agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?

San Carlos High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 433 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (928) 475-2315 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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