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School district · California · LEAID 0604350

Bella Vista Elementary

Bella Vista Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $103,051; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$103,051
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,976
Per-pupil spending
337
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in CA
$103,051

Bella Vista Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $103,051, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 337 students.

  • 21st percentile for California
  • 85th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +32.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$103,051

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,976

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

337 students

Salary vs State Average 83.1%

16.9% below California average

Nationally, Bella Vista Elementary's estimated average out-pays 85% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$103,051 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $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. Bella 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 Bella Vista Elementary

  • It is a very small district (337 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Bella Vista Elementary

Bella Vista Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 337 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,976. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $103,051, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0604350 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Bella Vista Elementary runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 21% of them.

Bella Vista Elementary's budget totals $5.4M in expenditure against $5.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Bella 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.

Bella Vista Elementary $103,051
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Bella Vista Elementary pays -15.7% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $15,976 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

Find comparable California districts

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

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$5.8M
Total Revenue
$5.4M
Total Expenditure
$1.8M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Oak View Union Elementary
$115,125
371 students
Montecito Union Elementary
$171,827
375 students
Seeley Union Elementary
$120,100
375 students
Kings River Union Elementary
$116,950
380 students
Rio Dell Elementary
$104,825
294 students
Manzanita Elementary
$108,071
291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bella Vista Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Bella Vista Elementary's average teacher salary at $103,051, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Bella Vista Elementary pays 16.9% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $103,051.

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

Bella Vista Elementary pays 20.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $103,051.

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

Per-pupil spending in Bella Vista Elementary runs approximately $15,976 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bella Vista Elementary?

Bella Vista Elementary has 337 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Bella Vista Elementary's total expenditure of $5.4M (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. Bella 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.