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Mill Valley Elementary

Mill Valley Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $146,026; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$146,026
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,739
Per-pupil spending
2,410
Students enrolled
93rd
Pct. in CA
$146,026

Mill Valley Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $146,026, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,410 students.

  • 93rd percentile for California
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$146,026

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,739

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,410 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.8% above California average

Nationally, Mill Valley Elementary's estimated average out-pays 98% 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.)

Mill Valley Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$146,026 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Mill Valley Elementary

Mill Valley Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 2,410 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,739. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $146,026, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0624870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Mill Valley Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (70.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 93% of them.

Mill Valley Elementary's budget totals $54.8M in expenditure against $55.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Mill Valley Elementary compare?

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

Mill Valley Elementary $146,026
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Mill Valley Elementary pays +19.5% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $22,739 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 Mill Valley Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Mill Valley Elementary, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$55.2M
Total Revenue
$54.8M
Total Expenditure
$18.6M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.9M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education

Other California Districts

San Lorenzo Valley Unified
$110,093
2,445 students
Farmersville Unified
$119,473
2,463 students
Wiseburn Unified
$126,838
2,477 students
Piedmont City Unified
$122,645
2,340 students
Nevada Joint Union High
$132,012
2,481 students
Linden Unified
$107,469
2,339 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mill Valley Elementary?

Mill Valley Elementary's average teacher salary is $146,026, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Mill Valley Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Mill Valley Elementary pays 17.8% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $146,026.

How does Mill Valley Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mill Valley Elementary pays 70.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $146,026.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mill Valley Elementary?

NCES FY2022 data puts Mill Valley Elementary's per-student spending at approximately $22,739 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mill Valley Elementary?

Mill Valley Elementary has 2,410 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Mill Valley Elementary's total expenditure of $54.8M (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. Mill Valley 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.