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School district · California · LEAID 0637620

Southern Kern Unified

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $102,016 for Southern Kern Unified - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$102,016
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,298
Per-pupil spending
3,481
Students enrolled
19th
Pct. in CA
$102,016

Southern Kern Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $102,016, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,481 students.

  • 19th percentile for California
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$102,016

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,298

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,481 students

Salary vs State Average 82.3%

17.7% below California average

Nationally, Southern Kern Unified's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

Southern Kern Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$102,016 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Southern Kern 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 Southern Kern Unified

Southern Kern Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,481 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,298. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $102,016, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0637620 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Southern Kern Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 19% of them.

Southern Kern Unified reports $56.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $71.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Southern Kern Unified compare?

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

Southern Kern Unified $102,016
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Southern Kern Unified pays -16.5% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,298 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

$71.7M
Total Revenue
$56.7M
Total Expenditure
$16.5M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.8M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

La Canada Unified
$139,535
3,919 students
Bassett Unified
$110,309
3,043 students
Jefferson Union High
$102,259
3,920 students
Mojave Unified
$108,121
3,036 students
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
$106,155
3,943 students
San Benito High
$104,801
3,491 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southern Kern Unified?

Southern Kern Unified's average teacher salary is $102,016, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Southern Kern Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Southern Kern Unified pays 17.7% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $102,016.

How does Southern Kern Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Southern Kern Unified pays 19.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $102,016.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Kern Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Southern Kern Unified runs approximately $16,298 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southern Kern Unified?

Southern Kern Unified has 3,481 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Southern Kern Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Southern Kern Unified's total expenditure of $56.7M (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. Southern Kern 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.