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School district · California · LEAID 0626670

National Elementary

National Elementary's estimated average teacher salary is $148,557; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$148,557
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,409
Per-pupil spending
4,433
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in CA
$148,557

National Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $148,557, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,433 students.

  • 94th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$148,557

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,409

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,433 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

19.9% above California average

Nationally, National 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.)

National Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$148,557 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%). 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. National 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 National 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.

What the Numbers Say About National Elementary

National Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,433 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,409. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $148,557, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0626670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in National Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 19.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (73.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 94% of them.

On the budget side, National Elementary reports $86.0M in total expenditure against $102.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.5M, special-education teacher pay is $3.5M.

How does National Elementary compare?

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

National Elementary $148,557
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

National Elementary pays +21.6% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $19,409 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 National Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$102.7M
Total Revenue
$86.0M
Total Expenditure
$28.7M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.5M
Regular Program
$3.5M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lennox
$138,367
4,380 students
La Habra City Elementary
$142,799
4,498 students
Benicia Unified
$107,776
4,364 students
Mountain View Whisman
$146,222
4,507 students
Lakeside Union Elementary
$131,480
4,507 students
North Monterey County Unified
$140,721
4,515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in National Elementary?

National Elementary's average teacher salary is $148,557, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

National Elementary pays 19.9% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $148,557.

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

National Elementary pays 73.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $148,557.

What is the per-pupil spending in National Elementary?

Per-pupil spending in National Elementary runs approximately $19,409 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in National Elementary?

National Elementary has 4,433 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of National Elementary's total expenditure of $86.0M (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. National 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.