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Lawndale Elementary

Lawndale Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $156,844; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$156,844
Est. avg teacher salary
$40,981
Per-pupil spending
4,670
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in CA
$156,844

Lawndale Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $156,844, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,670 students.

  • 97th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 17% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$156,844

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$40,981

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,670 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

26.5% above California average

Nationally, Lawndale Elementary's estimated average out-pays 99% 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.)

Lawndale Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$156,844 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lawndale Elementary $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 Lawndale Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $40,981 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lawndale Elementary

Lawndale Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,670 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $40,981. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $156,844, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0621210 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Lawndale Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 26.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (82.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 97% of them.

Budget figures show Lawndale Elementary reporting $191.4M in total expenditure against $211.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 17% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.0M, special-education teacher pay is $4.0M.

How does Lawndale Elementary compare?

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

Lawndale Elementary $156,844
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Lawndale Elementary pays +28.3% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $40,981 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 Lawndale Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$211.0M
Total Revenue
$191.4M
Total Expenditure
$32.0M
Instruction Salaries
17% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.0M
Regular Program
$4.0M
Special Education
$1.9M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

South Pasadena Unified
$117,852
4,624 students
Windsor Unified
$97,647
4,584 students
Orcutt Union Elementary
$118,814
4,758 students
Burton Elementary
$122,418
4,772 students
Encinitas Union Elementary
$150,752
4,812 students
North Monterey County Unified
$140,721
4,515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lawndale Elementary?

Lawndale Elementary's average teacher salary is $156,844, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lawndale Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Lawndale Elementary pays 26.5% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $156,844.

How does Lawndale Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lawndale Elementary pays 82.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $156,844.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lawndale Elementary?

Lawndale Elementary spends approximately $40,981 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lawndale Elementary?

Lawndale Elementary has 4,670 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 17% of Lawndale Elementary's total expenditure of $191.4M (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. Lawndale 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.