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School district · California · LEAID 0634710

San Lorenzo Unified

San Lorenzo Unified's estimated average teacher salary is $76,562; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,562
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,413
Per-pupil spending
8,731
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in CA
$76,562

San Lorenzo Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,562, materially below the California average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,731 students.

  • 1st percentile for California
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,562

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,413

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,731 students

Salary vs State Average 61.8%

38.2% below California average

Nationally, San Lorenzo Unified's estimated average out-pays 55% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

San Lorenzo Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,562 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $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. San Lorenzo Unified $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 the Numbers Say About San Lorenzo Unified

San Lorenzo Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 8,731 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,413. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,562, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0634710 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in San Lorenzo Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 38.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 1% of them.

On the budget side, San Lorenzo Unified reports $160.8M in total expenditure against $170.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $31.1M, special-education teacher pay is $4.8M.

How does San Lorenzo Unified compare?

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

San Lorenzo Unified $76,562
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Lorenzo Unified pays -37.4% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $18,413 vs $25,983

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$170.4M
Total Revenue
$160.8M
Total Expenditure
$44.6M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$31.1M
Regular Program
$4.8M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$1.6M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lompoc Unified
$104,921
9,183 students
Liberty Union High
$109,962
8,275 students
Tulare City
$117,960
9,204 students
Greenfield Union
$121,303
9,215 students
Santa Maria Joint Union High
$115,056
9,242 students
Westminster
$154,317
8,198 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Lorenzo Unified?

Because San Lorenzo Unified reports staffing at a sub-district level, NCES CCD FY2022's district-level headcount survey doesn't capture it directly; the estimated average teacher salary of $76,562 instead comes from instructional salary expenditure divided by an estimated teacher FTE.

How does San Lorenzo Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Lorenzo Unified pays 38.2% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $76,562.

How does San Lorenzo Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

San Lorenzo Unified pays 10.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,562.

What is the per-pupil spending in San Lorenzo Unified?

Per-pupil spending in San Lorenzo Unified runs approximately $18,413 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Lorenzo Unified?

San Lorenzo Unified has 8,731 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of San Lorenzo Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of San Lorenzo Unified's total expenditure of $160.8M (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. San Lorenzo Unified'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.