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School district · California · LEAID 0616570

Happy Valley Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Happy Valley Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $96,941, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$96,941
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,452
Per-pupil spending
449
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in CA
$96,941

Happy Valley Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $96,941, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 449 students.

  • 13th percentile for California
  • 80th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$96,941

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,452

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

449 students

Salary vs State Average 78.2%

21.8% below California average

Nationally, Happy Valley Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 80% 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.)

Happy Valley Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$96,941 Top 20% higher than 80% 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. This district $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 Happy Valley Union Elementary

  • With just 449 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Happy Valley Union Elementary

Happy Valley Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 449 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,452. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $96,941, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0616570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Happy Valley Union Elementary runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 13% of them.

Happy Valley Union Elementary's budget totals $7.4M in expenditure against $8.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Happy Valley 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.

Happy Valley Union Elementary $96,941
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Happy Valley Union Elementary pays -20.7% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,452 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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Salary-nearest districts to Happy Valley Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$8.2M
Total Revenue
$7.4M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

San Pasqual Union Elementary
$106,039
499 students
Eastern Sierra Unified
$114,177
395 students
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
$84,154
394 students
Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary
$108,189
392 students
Sausalito Marin City
$160,909
391 students
Alta Vista Elementary
$121,542
514 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Happy Valley Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Happy Valley Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $96,941, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Happy Valley Union Elementary pays 21.8% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $96,941.

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

Happy Valley Union Elementary pays 13.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $96,941.

What is the per-pupil spending in Happy Valley Union Elementary?

Happy Valley Union Elementary spends approximately $16,452 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Happy Valley Union Elementary?

Happy Valley Union Elementary has 449 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Happy Valley Union Elementary's total expenditure of $7.4M (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. Happy Valley 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.