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Mark West Union Elementary

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $121,831 for Mark West Union Elementary - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$121,831
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,252
Per-pupil spending
1,278
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in CA
$121,831

Mark West Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $121,831, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,278 students.

  • 62nd percentile for California
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +35.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$121,831

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,252

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,278 students

Salary vs State Average 98.3%

1.7% below California average

Nationally, Mark West Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 94% 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.)

Mark West Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$121,831 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mark West 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 Mark West Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Mark West Union Elementary

Mark West Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 1,278 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,252. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $121,831, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0624000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Mark West Union Elementary runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (42.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 62% of them.

On the budget side, Mark West Union Elementary reports $20.8M in total expenditure against $22.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 38% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Mark West 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.

Mark West Union Elementary $121,831
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Mark West Union Elementary pays -0.3% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,252 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 Mark West Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.1M
Total Revenue
$20.8M
Total Expenditure
$7.9M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.5M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Willows Unified
$111,566
1,397 students
Heber Elementary
$135,381
1,152 students
Evergreen Union
$99,462
1,151 students
Saint Helena Unified
$177,070
1,144 students
Calipatria Unified
$113,429
1,143 students
Helendale Elementary
$119,718
1,141 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mark West Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Mark West Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $121,831, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Mark West Union Elementary pays 1.7% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $121,831.

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

Mark West Union Elementary pays 42.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $121,831.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mark West Union Elementary?

NCES FY2022 data puts Mark West Union Elementary's per-student spending at approximately $16,252 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mark West Union Elementary?

Mark West Union Elementary has 1,278 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Mark West Union Elementary's total expenditure of $20.8M (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. Mark West 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.