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School district · California · LEAID 0635090

San Rafael City Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): San Rafael City Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $130,028, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$130,028
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,833
Per-pupil spending
4,265
Students enrolled
77th
Pct. in CA
$130,028

San Rafael City Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $130,028, roughly in line with the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,265 students.

  • 77th percentile for California
  • 96th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$130,028

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,833

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,265 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.9% above California average

Nationally, San Rafael City Elementary's estimated average out-pays 96% 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.)

San Rafael City Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$130,028 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rafael City 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 San Rafael City Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 96% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About San Rafael City Elementary

San Rafael City Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,265 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,833. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $130,028, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0635090 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 Rafael City Elementary runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (51.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 77% of them.

Budget figures show San Rafael City Elementary reporting $84.6M in total expenditure against $88.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $20.7M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does San Rafael City Elementary compare?

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

San Rafael City Elementary $130,028
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Rafael City Elementary pays +6.4% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $19,833 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 San Rafael City Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to San Rafael City Elementary, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$88.4M
Total Revenue
$84.6M
Total Expenditure
$25.0M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.7M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Orcutt Union Elementary
$118,814
4,758 students
Konocti Unified
$99,294
3,760 students
San Ysidro Elementary
$137,223
4,259 students
Shasta Union High
$130,656
4,258 students
Charter Oak Unified
$120,029
4,249 students
Garvey Elementary
$139,229
4,284 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Rafael City Elementary?

The average teacher salary in San Rafael City Elementary is $130,028 (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 San Rafael City Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Rafael City Elementary pays 4.9% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $130,028.

How does San Rafael City Elementary teacher pay compare to the national average?

San Rafael City Elementary pays 51.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $130,028.

What is the per-pupil spending in San Rafael City Elementary?

NCES FY2022 data puts San Rafael City Elementary's per-student spending at approximately $19,833 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Rafael City Elementary?

San Rafael City Elementary has 4,265 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of San Rafael City Elementary's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of San Rafael City Elementary's total expenditure of $84.6M (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. San Rafael City 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.