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Fountain Valley Elementary

Fountain Valley Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $140,252; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$140,252
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,820
Per-pupil spending
5,992
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in CA
$140,252

Fountain Valley Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $140,252, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,992 students.

  • 89th percentile for California
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$140,252

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,820

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,992 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

13.2% above California average

Nationally, Fountain Valley Elementary's estimated average out-pays 98% 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.)

Fountain Valley Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$140,252 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Fountain Valley Elementary

Fountain Valley Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 5,992 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,820. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $140,252, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0614220 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Fountain Valley Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 13.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (63.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 89% of them.

Budget figures show Fountain Valley Elementary reporting $100.8M in total expenditure against $86.9M 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 $24.7M, special-education teacher pay is $4.6M.

How does Fountain Valley Elementary compare?

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

Fountain Valley Elementary $140,252
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Fountain Valley Elementary pays +14.8% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,820 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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Fountain Valley Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$86.9M
Total Revenue
$100.8M
Total Expenditure
$33.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$24.7M
Regular Program
$4.6M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Dry Creek Joint Elementary
$114,477
6,456 students
Sunnyvale
$159,553
5,478 students
Paso Robles Joint Unified
$123,644
6,536 students
Union Elementary
$132,668
5,444 students
Acalanes Union High
$113,859
5,429 students
Dinuba Unified
$117,091
6,589 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary's average teacher salary is $140,252, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Fountain Valley Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Fountain Valley Elementary pays 13.2% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $140,252.

How does Fountain Valley Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Fountain Valley Elementary pays 63.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $140,252.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary spends approximately $16,820 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary has 5,992 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Fountain Valley Elementary's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Fountain Valley Elementary's total expenditure of $100.8M (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. Fountain Valley 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.