School district · California · LEAID 0611870

Eastern Sierra Unified

Estimated average teacher salary of $130,595, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Eastern Sierra Unified — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$130,595
Est. avg teacher salary
$31,901
Per-pupil spending
395
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in CA

Avg Teacher Salary

$130,595

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,901

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

395 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

52.3% above California average

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 $130,595, 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 $85,774, teacher pay in Eastern Sierra Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 52.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (58.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 96% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Eastern Sierra Unified reports $12.6M in total expenditure against $14.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

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 $130,595
Los Angeles Unified $92,438
California avg $85,774
National avg $82,292

Eastern Sierra Unified pays +41.3% more 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.

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

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Eastern Sierra Unified?

The estimated average teacher salary in Eastern Sierra Unified is $130,595 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Eastern Sierra Unified pays 52.3% more than the California state average of $85,774. The district's estimated average is $130,595.

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

Eastern Sierra Unified pays 58.7% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $130,595.

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

Eastern Sierra Unified spends approximately $31,901 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes 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 the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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