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School district · California · LEAID 0606870

Calaveras Unified

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Calaveras Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $64,650, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$64,650
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,878
Per-pupil spending
2,842
Students enrolled
0th
Pct. in CA
$64,650

Calaveras Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,650, materially below the California average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,842 students.

  • 0th percentile for California
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,650

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,878

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,842 students

Salary vs State Average 52.2%

47.8% below California average

Nationally, Calaveras Unified's estimated average out-pays 27% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Calaveras Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,650 Top 73% higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $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. Calaveras 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 the Numbers Say About Calaveras Unified

Calaveras Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 2,842 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,878. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,650, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0606870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Calaveras Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 47.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 0% of them.

Budget figures show Calaveras Unified reporting $42.3M in total expenditure against $43.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Calaveras Unified compare?

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

Calaveras Unified $64,650
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Calaveras Unified pays -47.1% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $14,878 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

$43.5M
Total Revenue
$42.3M
Total Expenditure
$12.2M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.0M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Palo Verde Unified
$113,130
2,809 students
Pacifica
$83,184
2,803 students
Lamont Elementary
$113,361
2,802 students
Cabrillo Unified
$124,699
2,793 students
Rim of the World Unified
$113,541
2,903 students
Redding Elementary
$120,052
2,904 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Calaveras Unified?

The estimated average teacher salary in Calaveras Unified is $64,650 (NCES CCD FY2022). Calaveras Unified reports staffing at a sub-district level not captured by the district-level headcount survey, so this figure is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by an estimated teacher FTE (enrollment ÷ national 15:1 ratio) instead.

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

Calaveras Unified pays 47.8% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $64,650.

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

Calaveras Unified pays 24.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,650.

What is the per-pupil spending in Calaveras Unified?

Calaveras Unified spends approximately $14,878 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Calaveras Unified?

Calaveras Unified has 2,842 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Calaveras Unified's total expenditure of $42.3M (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. Calaveras 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.