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Denair Unified

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Denair Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $88,478, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$88,478
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,139
Per-pupil spending
1,245
Students enrolled
5th
Pct. in CA
$88,478

Denair Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $88,478, materially below the California average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,245 students.

  • 5th percentile for California
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$88,478

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,139

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,245 students

Salary vs State Average 71.4%

28.6% below California average

Nationally, Denair Unified's estimated average out-pays 72% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Denair Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$88,478 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $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. Denair 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 the Numbers Say About Denair Unified

Denair Unified is a small school district in California, serving 1,245 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,139. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $88,478, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0611040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Denair Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 28.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 5% of them.

Denair Unified reports $20.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $21.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Denair Unified compare?

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

Denair Unified $88,478
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Denair Unified pays -27.6% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,139 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

$21.7M
Total Revenue
$20.1M
Total Expenditure
$6.8M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.2M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Los Angeles County Office of Education
$125,018
1,429 students
Nevada County Office of Education
$141,927
1,060 students
Keyes Union
$120,131
1,057 students
Hickman Community Charter
$107,611
1,056 students
Earlimart Elementary
$105,148
1,445 students
Palermo Union Elementary
$111,147
1,249 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Denair Unified?

The average teacher salary in Denair Unified is $88,478 (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 Denair Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Denair Unified pays 28.6% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $88,478.

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

Denair Unified pays 3.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $88,478.

What is the per-pupil spending in Denair Unified?

Denair Unified spends approximately $16,139 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Denair Unified?

Denair Unified has 1,245 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Denair Unified's total expenditure of $20.1M (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. Denair 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.