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School district · California · LEAID 0623130

Luther Burbank

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $161,632 for Luther Burbank - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$161,632
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,215
Per-pupil spending
437
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in CA
$161,632

Luther Burbank (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $161,632, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 437 students.

  • 98th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +35.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$161,632

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,215

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

437 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

30.4% above California average

Nationally, Luther Burbank'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.)

Luther Burbank's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$161,632 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). This entry sits in this band. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Luther Burbank $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 Luther Burbank

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • With just 437 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Luther Burbank

Luther Burbank is a small school district in California, serving 437 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,215. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $161,632, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0623130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Luther Burbank runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 30.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (88.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 98% of them.

On the budget side, Luther Burbank reports $8.8M in total expenditure against $11.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Luther Burbank compare?

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

Luther Burbank $161,632
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Luther Burbank pays +32.3% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $20,215 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$11.2M
Total Revenue
$8.8M
Total Expenditure
$3.1M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.2M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Arcohe Union Elementary
$78,556
464 students
Gerber Union Elementary
$109,000
409 students
Summerville Elementary
$103,220
409 students
Woodville Union Elementary
$103,800
407 students
Briggs Elementary
$97,667
467 students
Island Union Elementary
$102,278
405 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Luther Burbank?

The average teacher salary in Luther Burbank is $161,632 (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 Luther Burbank teacher pay compare to the California average?

Luther Burbank pays 30.4% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $161,632.

How does Luther Burbank teacher pay compare to the national average?

Luther Burbank pays 88.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $161,632.

What is the per-pupil spending in Luther Burbank?

Per-pupil spending in Luther Burbank runs approximately $20,215 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Luther Burbank?

Luther Burbank has 437 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Luther Burbank's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Luther Burbank's total expenditure of $8.8M (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. Luther Burbank'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.