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School district · California · LEAID 0624360

McSwain Union Elementary

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $98,192 for McSwain Union Elementary - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$98,192
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,310
Per-pupil spending
832
Students enrolled
14th
Pct. in CA
$98,192

McSwain Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $98,192, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 832 students.

  • 14th percentile for California
  • 81st percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$98,192

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,310

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

832 students

Salary vs State Average 79.2%

20.8% below California average

Nationally, McSwain Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 81% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$98,192 Top 19% higher than 81% 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. McSwain Union 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 the Numbers Say About McSwain Union Elementary

McSwain Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 832 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,310. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $98,192, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0624360 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in McSwain Union Elementary runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 14% of them.

McSwain Union Elementary reports $11.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $11.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does McSwain 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.

McSwain Union Elementary $98,192
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

McSwain Union Elementary pays -19.7% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $13,310 vs $25,983

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$11.7M
Total Revenue
$11.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.1M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.4M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Antelope Elementary
$105,495
854 students
Oak Grove Union Elementary
$111,736
809 students
Sutter Union High
$79,855
803 students
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
$105,556
864 students
Sundale Union Elementary
$123,424
793 students
Mother Lode Union Elementary
$107,610
873 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in McSwain Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in McSwain Union Elementary is $98,192 (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 McSwain Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

McSwain Union Elementary pays 20.8% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $98,192.

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

McSwain Union Elementary pays 14.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $98,192.

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

Per-pupil spending in McSwain Union Elementary runs approximately $13,310 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in McSwain Union Elementary?

McSwain Union Elementary has 832 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of McSwain Union Elementary's total expenditure of $11.1M (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. McSwain 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.