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American Schools / State detail

Arizona

Arizona spent $11,246 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #47 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$11,246
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#47/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
17.6:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
1,110,808
$12,492,171,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
18%
State
51%
Local
31%
Biggest districts in Arizona
  1. Mesa Unified District (4235) 56,815 $12,121
  2. Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) 42,942 $11,085
  3. Tucson Unified District (4403) 40,451 $13,783
  4. Peoria Unified School District (4237) 35,778 $10,026
  5. Gilbert Unified District (4239) 32,663 $10,928
  6. Deer Valley Unified District (4246) 32,177 $10,940

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.