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School district · California · LEAID 0611870

Eastern Sierra Unified

Eastern Sierra Unified's estimated average teacher salary is $114,177; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$114,177
Est. avg teacher salary
$31,901
Per-pupil spending
395
Students enrolled
43rd
Pct. in CA
$114,177

Eastern Sierra Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $114,177, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 395 students.

  • 43rd percentile for California
  • 91st percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$114,177

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,901

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

395 students

Salary vs State Average 92.1%

7.9% below California average

Nationally, Eastern Sierra Unified'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.)

Eastern Sierra Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$114,177 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. Eastern Sierra 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 Eastern Sierra Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 91% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • This district's small enrollment (395 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $31,901 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Eastern Sierra Unified

Eastern Sierra Unified is a small school district in California, serving 395 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $31,901. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $114,177, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0611870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Eastern Sierra Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 43% of them.

On the budget side, Eastern Sierra Unified reports $12.6M in total expenditure against $14.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Eastern Sierra Unified compare?

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

Eastern Sierra Unified $114,177
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Eastern Sierra Unified pays -6.6% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $31,901 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

$14.1M
Total Revenue
$12.6M
Total Expenditure
$3.4M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.6M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Gold Oak Union Elementary
$92,639
431 students
Lassen View Union Elementary
$125,260
357 students
Colfax Elementary
$81,004
357 students
Sebastopol Union Elementary
$103,511
434 students
Laytonville Unified
$93,701
356 students
Westmorland Union Elementary
$119,238
355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Eastern Sierra Unified?

The average teacher salary in Eastern Sierra Unified is $114,177 (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 Eastern Sierra Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Eastern Sierra Unified pays 7.9% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $114,177.

How does Eastern Sierra Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Eastern Sierra Unified pays 33.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $114,177.

What is the per-pupil spending in Eastern Sierra Unified?

NCES FY2022 data puts Eastern Sierra Unified's per-student spending at approximately $31,901 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Eastern Sierra Unified?

Eastern Sierra Unified has 395 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Eastern Sierra Unified's total expenditure of $12.6M (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. Eastern Sierra 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.