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School district · California · LEAID 0628710

Orcutt Union Elementary

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $118,814 for Orcutt Union Elementary - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$118,814
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,843
Per-pupil spending
4,758
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in CA
$118,814

Orcutt Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $118,814, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,758 students.

  • 54th percentile for California
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$118,814

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,843

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,758 students

Salary vs State Average 95.9%

4.1% below California average

Nationally, Orcutt Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 93% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$118,814 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Orcutt 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 stands out about Orcutt Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Orcutt Union Elementary

Orcutt Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,758 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,843. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $118,814, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0628710 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Orcutt Union Elementary runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (38.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 54% of them.

On the budget side, Orcutt Union Elementary reports $70.6M in total expenditure against $70.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.7M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Orcutt 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.

Orcutt Union Elementary $118,814
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Orcutt Union Elementary pays -2.8% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $14,843 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

$70.7M
Total Revenue
$70.6M
Total Expenditure
$23.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.7M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Atascadero Unified
$106,118
4,339 students
Sulphur Springs Union
$123,226
5,187 students
Central Elementary
$115,344
4,328 students
Buckeye Union Elementary
$114,524
4,313 students
Oak Park Unified
$125,399
4,309 students
Romoland Elementary
$127,589
4,290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Orcutt Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Orcutt Union Elementary is $118,814 (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 Orcutt Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Orcutt Union Elementary pays 4.1% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $118,814.

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

Orcutt Union Elementary pays 38.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $118,814.

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

Per-pupil spending in Orcutt Union Elementary runs approximately $14,843 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Orcutt Union Elementary?

Orcutt Union Elementary has 4,758 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Orcutt Union Elementary's total expenditure of $70.6M (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. Orcutt 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.