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School district · California · LEAID 0607980

Central Union Elementary

Estimated average teacher salary of $132,934, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Central Union Elementary - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$132,934
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,252
Per-pupil spending
1,753
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in CA
$132,934

Central Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $132,934, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,753 students.

  • 81st percentile for California
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$132,934

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,252

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,753 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.2% above California average

Nationally, Central Union Elementary'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.)

Central Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$132,934 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. Central Union 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 Central Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 97% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Central Union Elementary

Central Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 1,753 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,252. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $132,934, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0607980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Central Union Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (55.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 81% of them.

On the budget side, Central Union Elementary reports $32.0M in total expenditure against $34.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 39% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Central Union Elementary compare?

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

Central Union Elementary $132,934
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Central Union Elementary pays +8.8% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $18,252 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 Central Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Central Union Elementary, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$34.8M
Total Revenue
$32.0M
Total Expenditure
$12.3M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.1M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Old Adobe Union
$141,909
1,852 students
Beardsley Elementary
$127,991
1,853 students
West Sonoma County Union High
$94,956
1,647 students
Auburn Union Elementary
$107,872
1,646 students
Anderson Union High
$99,170
1,638 students
Red Bluff Union Elementary
$124,029
1,870 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central Union Elementary?

Central Union Elementary's average teacher salary is $132,934, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Central Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Central Union Elementary pays 7.2% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $132,934.

How does Central Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central Union Elementary pays 55.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $132,934.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Union Elementary?

Central Union Elementary spends approximately $18,252 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central Union Elementary?

Central Union Elementary has 1,753 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central Union Elementary's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 39% of Central Union Elementary's total expenditure of $32.0M (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. Central Union 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.