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School district · California · LEAID 0630480

Pioneer Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Pioneer Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $90,431, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$90,431
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,084
Per-pupil spending
285
Students enrolled
6th
Pct. in CA
$90,431

Pioneer Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,431, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 285 students.

  • 6th percentile for California
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,431

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,084

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

285 students

Salary vs State Average 73.0%

27.0% below California average

Nationally, Pioneer Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,431 Top 25% higher than 75% 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. Pioneer 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 Pioneer Union Elementary

  • This district's small enrollment (285 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Pioneer Union Elementary

Pioneer Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 285 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,084. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,431, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0630480 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Pioneer Union Elementary runs materially below the state benchmark, a 27.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 6% of them.

Budget figures show Pioneer Union Elementary reporting $4.0M in total expenditure against $4.5M 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 $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Pioneer 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.

Pioneer Union Elementary $90,431
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Pioneer Union Elementary pays -26.0% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $14,084 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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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 Pioneer Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$4.5M
Total Revenue
$4.0M
Total Expenditure
$1.3M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Bella Vista Elementary
$103,051
337 students
Hope Elementary
$97,583
232 students
Banta Unified
$138,190
228 students
Sunnyside Union Elementary
$120,335
344 students
Maxwell Unified
$90,631
344 students
Le Grand Union Elementary
$119,722
345 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pioneer Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Pioneer Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $90,431, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Pioneer Union Elementary pays 27.0% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $90,431.

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

Pioneer Union Elementary pays 5.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,431.

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

Pioneer Union Elementary spends approximately $14,084 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pioneer Union Elementary?

Pioneer Union Elementary has 285 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Pioneer Union Elementary's total expenditure of $4.0M (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. Pioneer 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.