Ray Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 40 teachers and 500 students enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Ray Unified District. The Ray Unified District administration and teacher salary data displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Ray Unified District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,050 | $47,500 - $78,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,550 | $47,390 - $81,520 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,060 | $48,000 - $84,000 |
| High School Teacher | $67,590 | $49,020 - $104,270 |
| PE Teacher | $68,800 | $37,670 - $103,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Ray Unified District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,840 | $46,450 - $78,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,700 | $63,890 - $130,200 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,080 | $48,900 - $90,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Ray Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $7,702 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $15,000 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ray Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ray Unified District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Ray Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 52 | 41 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 34 | 28 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | 11 | 10 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 14 | 11 | 12 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Ray Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 30 | 30 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Ray Unified District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ray Unified District operates 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (3 Schools)
- Superior Unified School District (3 Schools)
- Miami Unified District (5 Schools)
- Globe Unified District (3 Schools)
- Florence Unified School District (12 Schools)
Ray Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray High School 701 North Hwy 177 Kearny AZ 85137 (520) 363-5515 | 7-12 | 12 | 253 |
| Ray Primary School 651 Sen. Chastain Dr Kearny AZ 85137 (520) 363-5515 | PK-6 | 18 | 243 |