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School district · California · LEAID 0610890

Delano Union Elementary

Estimated average teacher salary of $132,896, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Delano Union Elementary - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$132,896
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,848
Per-pupil spending
5,783
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in CA
$132,896

Delano Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $132,896, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,783 students.

  • 81st percentile for California
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +38.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$132,896

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,848

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,783 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.2% above California average

Nationally, Delano 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$132,896 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. Delano 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 Delano 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 Delano Union Elementary

Delano Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 5,783 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,848. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $132,896, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0610890 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Delano 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.

Delano Union Elementary's budget totals $126.3M in expenditure against $136.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $33.0M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does Delano 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.

Delano Union Elementary $132,896
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Delano Union Elementary pays +8.7% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $21,848 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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Delano Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$136.1M
Total Revenue
$126.3M
Total Expenditure
$42.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$33.0M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Ramona City Unified
$113,350
5,122 students
Magnolia Elementary
$138,105
5,117 students
Dry Creek Joint Elementary
$114,477
6,456 students
Sierra Sands Unified
$101,557
5,100 students
Jefferson Elementary
$113,190
5,090 students
Tamalpais Union High
$136,268
5,038 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Delano Union Elementary?

Delano Union Elementary's average teacher salary is $132,896, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Delano Union Elementary pays 7.2% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $132,896.

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

Delano Union Elementary pays 55.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $132,896.

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

Delano Union Elementary spends approximately $21,848 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Delano Union Elementary?

Delano Union Elementary has 5,783 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Delano Union Elementary's total expenditure of $126.3M (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. Delano 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.