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Empire Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Empire Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $128,526, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$128,526
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,369
Per-pupil spending
2,872
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in CA
$128,526

Empire Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $128,526, roughly in line with the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,872 students.

  • 75th percentile for California
  • 96th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$128,526

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,369

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,872 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.7% above California average

Nationally, Empire Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 96% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$128,526 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Empire Union Elementary $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Empire Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 96% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Empire Union Elementary

Empire Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 2,872 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,369. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $128,526, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0612690 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Empire Union Elementary runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (49.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 75% of them.

On the budget side, Empire Union Elementary reports $47.0M in total expenditure against $56.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Empire 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.

Empire Union Elementary $128,526
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Empire Union Elementary pays +5.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,369 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

Find comparable California districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Empire Union Elementary, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$56.3M
Total Revenue
$47.0M
Total Expenditure
$15.5M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.0M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Dixon Unified
$108,302
2,993 students
South Monterey County Joint Union High
$115,100
2,748 students
Reef-Sunset Unified
$98,279
2,747 students
Coronado Unified
$132,972
2,737 students
Rincon Valley Union Elementary
$125,999
3,013 students
Menlo Park City Elementary
$171,916
2,708 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Empire Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Empire Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $128,526, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Empire Union Elementary pays 3.7% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $128,526.

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

Empire Union Elementary pays 49.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $128,526.

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

Empire Union Elementary spends approximately $16,369 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Empire Union Elementary?

Empire Union Elementary has 2,872 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Empire Union Elementary's total expenditure of $47.0M (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. Empire 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.