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School district · California · LEAID 0610740

Del Mar Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Del Mar Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $157,054, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$157,054
Est. avg teacher salary
$34,112
Per-pupil spending
3,894
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in CA
$157,054

Del Mar Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $157,054, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,894 students.

  • 97th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$157,054

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$34,112

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,894 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

26.7% above California average

Nationally, Del Mar Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 99% 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.)

Del Mar Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$157,054 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Del Mar Union Elementary $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 Del Mar Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $34,112 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Del Mar Union Elementary

Del Mar Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,894 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $34,112. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $157,054, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0610740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Del Mar Union Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 26.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (83.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 97% of them.

Del Mar Union Elementary reports $132.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $83.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 23% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $24.4M, special-education teacher pay is $3.2M.

How does Del Mar 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.

Del Mar Union Elementary $157,054
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Del Mar Union Elementary pays +28.5% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $34,112 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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Salary-nearest districts to Del Mar Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$83.0M
Total Revenue
$132.8M
Total Expenditure
$30.9M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$24.4M
Regular Program
$3.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Benicia Unified
$107,776
4,364 students
Cypress Elementary
$148,637
3,409 students
Lennox
$138,367
4,380 students
Martinez Unified
$106,015
3,870 students
La Canada Unified
$139,535
3,919 students
Jefferson Union High
$102,259
3,920 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Del Mar Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Del Mar Union Elementary is $157,054 (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 Del Mar Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Del Mar Union Elementary pays 26.7% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $157,054.

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

Del Mar Union Elementary pays 83.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $157,054.

What is the per-pupil spending in Del Mar Union Elementary?

NCES FY2022 data puts Del Mar Union Elementary's per-student spending at approximately $34,112 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Del Mar Union Elementary?

Del Mar Union Elementary has 3,894 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Del Mar Union Elementary's total expenditure of $132.8M (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. Del Mar 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.