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School district · California · LEAID 0600006

Ross Valley Elementary

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $121,946 for Ross Valley Elementary - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$121,946
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,416
Per-pupil spending
1,739
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in CA
$121,946

Ross Valley Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $121,946, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,739 students.

  • 62nd percentile for California
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$121,946

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,416

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,739 students

Salary vs State Average 98.4%

1.6% below California average

Nationally, Ross Valley Elementary's estimated average out-pays 94% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$121,946 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Ross 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 Ross Valley Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Ross Valley Elementary

Ross Valley Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 1,739 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,416. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $121,946, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0600006 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Ross Valley Elementary runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (42.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 62% of them.

Budget figures show Ross Valley Elementary reporting $28.5M in total expenditure against $31.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 35% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Ross 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.

Ross Valley Elementary $121,946
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Ross Valley Elementary pays -0.2% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,416 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Ross Valley Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.8M
Total Revenue
$28.5M
Total Expenditure
$10.1M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.4M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Northern Humboldt Union High
$99,499
1,734 students
Mountain Empire Unified
$122,239
1,746 students
Live Oak Elementary
$104,669
1,727 students
Central Union Elementary
$132,934
1,753 students
Gustine Unified
$104,810
1,753 students
Miller Creek Elementary
$127,104
1,754 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ross Valley Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Ross Valley Elementary's average teacher salary at $121,946, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Ross Valley Elementary pays 1.6% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $121,946.

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

Ross Valley Elementary pays 42.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $121,946.

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

Ross Valley Elementary spends approximately $16,416 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ross Valley Elementary?

Ross Valley Elementary has 1,739 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Ross Valley Elementary's total expenditure of $28.5M (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. Ross 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.