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School district · California · LEAID 0637350

South Bay Union Elementary

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $133,982 for South Bay Union Elementary - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$133,982
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,810
Per-pupil spending
452
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in CA
$133,982

South Bay Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $133,982, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 452 students.

  • 82nd percentile for California
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +33.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$133,982

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,810

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

452 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.1% above California average

Nationally, South Bay Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 97% 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.)

South Bay Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$133,982 Top 3% higher than 97% 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. South Bay 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 South Bay Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 97% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 452 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About South Bay Union Elementary

South Bay Union Elementary is a small school district in California, serving 452 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,810. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $133,982, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0637350 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in South Bay Union Elementary runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (56.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 82% of them.

Budget figures show South Bay Union Elementary reporting $8.5M in total expenditure against $10.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does South Bay 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.

South Bay Union Elementary $133,982
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

South Bay Union Elementary pays +9.6% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $18,810 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

$10.2M
Total Revenue
$8.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.7M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.9M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education

Other California Districts

Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary
$108,189
392 students
Sausalito Marin City
$160,909
391 students
Alta Vista Elementary
$121,542
514 students
Sequoia Union Elementary
$76,842
384 students
Kings River Union Elementary
$116,950
380 students
Siskiyou Union High
$86,296
528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Bay Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in South Bay Union Elementary is $133,982 (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 South Bay Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

South Bay Union Elementary pays 8.1% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $133,982.

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

South Bay Union Elementary pays 56.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $133,982.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Bay Union Elementary?

NCES FY2022 data puts South Bay Union Elementary's per-student spending at approximately $18,810 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Bay Union Elementary?

South Bay Union Elementary has 452 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of South Bay Union Elementary's total expenditure of $8.5M (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. South Bay 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.