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Alta Vista Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Alta Vista Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $121,542, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$121,542
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,926
Per-pupil spending
514
Students enrolled
61st
Pct. in CA
$121,542

Alta Vista Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $121,542, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 514 students.

  • 61st percentile for California
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$121,542

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,926

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

514 students

Salary vs State Average 98.1%

1.9% below California average

Nationally, Alta Vista Elementary's estimated average out-pays 94% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Alta Vista Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$121,542 Top 6% higher than 94% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Alta Vista Elementary $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Alta Vista Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Alta Vista Elementary

Alta Vista Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 514 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,926. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $121,542, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0602220 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Alta Vista Elementary runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (41.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 61% of them.

Alta Vista Elementary's budget totals $10.2M in expenditure against $11.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% 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.

How does Alta Vista Elementary compare?

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

Alta Vista Elementary $121,542
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Alta Vista Elementary pays -0.5% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $19,926 vs $25,983

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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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 Alta Vista Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$11.4M
Total Revenue
$10.2M
Total Expenditure
$2.9M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.5M
Regular Program

Other California Districts

Newcastle Elementary
$103,705
430 students
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified
$125,384
429 students
Siskiyou Union High
$86,296
528 students
San Pasqual Union Elementary
$106,039
499 students
Richgrove Elementary
$140,345
531 students
Coast Unified
$119,031
496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Alta Vista Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Alta Vista Elementary's average teacher salary at $121,542, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Alta Vista Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Alta Vista Elementary pays 1.9% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $121,542.

How does Alta Vista Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Alta Vista Elementary pays 41.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $121,542.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alta Vista Elementary?

Per-pupil spending in Alta Vista Elementary runs approximately $19,926 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Alta Vista Elementary?

Alta Vista Elementary has 514 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Alta Vista Elementary's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Alta Vista Elementary's total expenditure of $10.2M (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. Alta Vista Elementary'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.