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School district · California · LEAID 0600068

Golden Valley Unified

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $90,690 for Golden Valley Unified - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,690
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,974
Per-pupil spending
2,311
Students enrolled
6th
Pct. in CA
$90,690

Golden Valley Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,690, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,311 students.

  • 6th percentile for California
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,690

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,974

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,311 students

Salary vs State Average 73.2%

26.8% below California average

Nationally, Golden Valley Unified's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

Golden Valley Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,690 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Unified

Golden Valley Unified is a small school district in California, serving 2,311 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,974. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,690, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0600068 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Golden Valley Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 26.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 6% of them.

Golden Valley Unified's budget totals $43.8M in expenditure against $37.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 22% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Golden Valley Unified compare?

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

Golden Valley Unified $90,690
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Golden Valley Unified pays -25.8% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $18,974 vs $25,983

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$37.8M
Total Revenue
$43.8M
Total Expenditure
$9.6M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.9M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Chowchilla Elementary
$112,234
2,178 students
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
$110,093
2,445 students
Bear Valley Unified
$114,837
2,166 students
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified
$107,252
2,163 students
Ocean View
$126,960
2,160 students
Farmersville Unified
$119,473
2,463 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Golden Valley Unified?

The average teacher salary in Golden Valley Unified is $90,690 (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 Golden Valley Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Golden Valley Unified pays 26.8% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $90,690.

How does Golden Valley Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Golden Valley Unified pays 5.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,690.

What is the per-pupil spending in Golden Valley Unified?

NCES FY2022 data puts Golden Valley Unified's per-student spending at approximately $18,974 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Golden Valley Unified?

Golden Valley Unified has 2,311 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Golden Valley Unified's total expenditure of $43.8M (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. Golden Valley 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.