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School district · California · LEAID 0602571

Banta Unified

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $138,190 for Banta Unified - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$138,190
Est. avg teacher salary
$45,022
Per-pupil spending
228
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in CA
$138,190

Banta Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $138,190, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 228 students.

  • 88th percentile for California
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 15% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$138,190

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$45,022

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

228 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.5% above California average

Nationally, Banta Unified's estimated average out-pays 97% 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.)

Banta Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$138,190 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Banta Unified $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What stands out about Banta Unified

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 97% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • With just 228 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $45,022 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Banta Unified

Banta Unified is a small school district in California, serving 228 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $45,022. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $138,190, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0602571 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Banta Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (61.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 88% of them.

Banta Unified reports $10.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $17.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 15% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Banta Unified compare?

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

Banta Unified $138,190
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Banta Unified pays +13.1% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $45,022 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$17.7M
Total Revenue
$10.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
15% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Cinnabar Elementary
$103,721
222 students
Lakeside Union Elementary
$93,133
235 students
Wilmar Union Elementary
$107,222
219 students
Merced River Union Elementary
$105,333
237 students
Forestville Union Elementary
$126,797
238 students
Traver Joint Elementary
$101,900
217 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Banta Unified?

The average teacher salary in Banta Unified is $138,190 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Banta Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Banta Unified pays 11.5% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $138,190.

How does Banta Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Banta Unified pays 61.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $138,190.

What is the per-pupil spending in Banta Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Banta Unified runs approximately $45,022 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Banta Unified?

Banta Unified has 228 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Banta Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 15% of Banta Unified's total expenditure of $10.3M (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. Banta Unified'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.