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School district · California · LEAID 0620790

Lakeside Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lakeside Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $131,480, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$131,480
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,635
Per-pupil spending
4,507
Students enrolled
80th
Pct. in CA
$131,480

Lakeside Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $131,480, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,507 students.

  • 80th percentile for California
  • 96th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$131,480

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,635

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,507 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.1% above California average

Nationally, Lakeside 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$131,480 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%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside Union Elementary

Lakeside Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,507 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,635. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $131,480, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0620790 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Lakeside Union Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (53.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 80% of them.

Lakeside Union Elementary's budget totals $88.5M in expenditure against $81.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.4M, special-education teacher pay is $4.1M.

How does Lakeside 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.

Lakeside Union Elementary $131,480
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Lakeside Union Elementary pays +7.6% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $19,635 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 Lakeside Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$81.0M
Total Revenue
$88.5M
Total Expenditure
$25.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.4M
Regular Program
$4.1M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Rio Elementary
$121,858
4,958 students
Moreland
$134,401
4,037 students
Santa Paula Unified
$134,175
4,984 students
Amador County Unified
$90,880
4,009 students
Buena Park Elementary
$141,262
4,007 students
Lindsay Unified
$137,113
4,000 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lakeside Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Lakeside Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $131,480, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Lakeside Union Elementary pays 6.1% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $131,480.

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

Lakeside Union Elementary pays 53.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $131,480.

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

Per-pupil spending in Lakeside Union Elementary runs approximately $19,635 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lakeside Union Elementary?

Lakeside Union Elementary has 4,507 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Lakeside Union Elementary's total expenditure of $88.5M (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. Lakeside 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.