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School district · California · LEAID 0608970

Cloverdale Unified

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $100,775 for Cloverdale Unified - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,775
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,591
Per-pupil spending
1,307
Students enrolled
18th
Pct. in CA
$100,775

Cloverdale Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,775, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,307 students.

  • 18th percentile for California
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,775

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,591

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,307 students

Salary vs State Average 81.3%

18.7% below California average

Nationally, Cloverdale Unified's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

Cloverdale Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,775 Top 17% higher than 83% 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. Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale Unified

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,591 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Cloverdale Unified

Cloverdale Unified is a small school district in California, serving 1,307 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,591. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,775, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0608970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Cloverdale Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 18% of them.

Budget figures show Cloverdale Unified reporting $37.4M in total expenditure against $24.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 18% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Cloverdale Unified compare?

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

Cloverdale Unified $100,775
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Cloverdale Unified pays -17.5% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $28,591 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

$24.2M
Total Revenue
$37.4M
Total Expenditure
$6.6M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.9M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Wright Elementary
$120,483
1,270 students
Sierra Unified
$105,899
1,269 students
Wheatland
$119,218
1,346 students
Byron Union Elementary
$113,217
1,267 students
Larkspur-Corte Madera
$118,187
1,350 students
Healdsburg Unified
$126,413
1,261 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Cloverdale Unified?

The average teacher salary in Cloverdale Unified is $100,775 (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 Cloverdale Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Cloverdale Unified pays 18.7% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $100,775.

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

Cloverdale Unified pays 17.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,775.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cloverdale Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Cloverdale Unified runs approximately $28,591 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Cloverdale Unified?

Cloverdale Unified has 1,307 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Cloverdale Unified's total expenditure of $37.4M (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. Cloverdale 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.