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School district · California · LEAID 0608850

Clay Joint Elementary

Clay Joint Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $113,111; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$113,111
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,328
Per-pupil spending
250
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in CA
$113,111

Clay Joint Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $113,111, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 250 students.

  • 39th percentile for California
  • 91st percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$113,111

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,328

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

250 students

Salary vs State Average 91.3%

8.7% below California average

Nationally, Clay Joint Elementary's estimated average out-pays 91% 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.)

Clay Joint Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$113,111 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Clay Joint 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 Clay Joint Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 91% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 250 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Clay Joint Elementary

Clay Joint Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 250 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,328. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $113,111, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0608850 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Clay Joint Elementary runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (31.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 39% of them.

Clay Joint Elementary's budget totals $4.3M in expenditure against $7.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Clay Joint Elementary compare?

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

Clay Joint Elementary $113,111
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Clay Joint Elementary pays -7.4% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $17,328 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 Clay Joint Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Clay Joint Elementary, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$7.1M
Total Revenue
$4.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.0M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.9M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Lost Hills Union Elementary
$118,451
263 students
Merced River Union Elementary
$105,333
237 students
Lakeside Union Elementary
$93,133
235 students
Hope Elementary
$97,583
232 students
Julian Union Elementary
$98,213
269 students
La Honda-Pescadero Unified
$141,167
270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Clay Joint Elementary?

Clay Joint Elementary's average teacher salary is $113,111, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Clay Joint Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Clay Joint Elementary pays 8.7% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $113,111.

How does Clay Joint Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Clay Joint Elementary pays 31.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $113,111.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clay Joint Elementary?

Per-pupil spending in Clay Joint Elementary runs approximately $17,328 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Clay Joint Elementary?

Clay Joint Elementary has 250 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Clay Joint Elementary's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Clay Joint Elementary's total expenditure of $4.3M (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. Clay Joint 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.