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School district · California · LEAID 0642120

Westside Union Elementary

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Westside Union Elementary pays an estimated average teacher salary of $117,887, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$117,887
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,156
Per-pupil spending
8,906
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in CA
$117,887

Westside Union Elementary (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $117,887, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,906 students.

  • 52nd percentile for California
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$117,887

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,156

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,906 students

Salary vs State Average 95.1%

4.9% below California average

Nationally, Westside Union Elementary's estimated average out-pays 93% 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.)

Westside Union Elementary's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$117,887 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Westside Union 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 Westside Union Elementary

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Westside Union Elementary

Westside Union Elementary is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 8,906 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,156. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $117,887, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0642120 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Westside Union Elementary runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 52% of them.

On the budget side, Westside Union Elementary reports $117.2M in total expenditure against $133.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $31.4M, special-education teacher pay is $4.8M.

How does Westside 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.

Westside Union Elementary $117,887
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Westside Union Elementary pays -3.5% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $13,156 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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Salary-nearest districts to Westside Union Elementary, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$133.7M
Total Revenue
$117.2M
Total Expenditure
$42.4M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$31.4M
Regular Program
$4.8M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Brentwood Union Elementary
$137,957
8,912 students
Lincoln Unified
$103,670
8,949 students
Oak Grove Elementary
$124,613
8,834 students
Castro Valley Unified
$117,681
9,027 students
San Mateo Union High
$152,069
9,056 students
San Lorenzo Unified
$76,562
8,731 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Westside Union Elementary?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Westside Union Elementary's average teacher salary at $117,887, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Westside Union Elementary teacher pay compare to the California average?

Westside Union Elementary pays 4.9% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $117,887.

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

Westside Union Elementary pays 37.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $117,887.

What is the per-pupil spending in Westside Union Elementary?

Westside Union Elementary spends approximately $13,156 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Westside Union Elementary?

Westside Union Elementary has 8,906 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Westside Union Elementary's total expenditure of $117.2M (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. Westside 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.