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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4203870

Blue Mountain SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $69,078 for Blue Mountain SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,078
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,320
Per-pupil spending
2,451
Students enrolled
19th
Pct. in PA
$69,078

Blue Mountain SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,078, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,451 students.

  • 19th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 20% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,078

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,320

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,451 students

Salary vs State Average 81.7%

18.3% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Blue Mountain SD's estimated average out-pays 38% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Blue Mountain SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,078 Top 62% higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Blue Mountain SD $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 Blue Mountain SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,320 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Blue Mountain SD

Blue Mountain SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,451 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,320. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,078, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4203870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Blue Mountain SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 19% of them.

Blue Mountain SD's budget totals $64.5M in expenditure against $49.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 20% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.0M, special-education teacher pay is $3.0M.

How does Blue Mountain SD compare?

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

Blue Mountain SD $69,078
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Blue Mountain SD pays -7.7% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $26,320 vs $38,325

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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Blue Mountain SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.5M
Total Revenue
$64.5M
Total Expenditure
$13.0M
Instruction Salaries
20% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.0M
Regular Program
$3.0M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Fleetwood Area SD
$77,995
2,265 students
Eastern York SD
$84,536
2,257 students
Bellefonte Area SD
$69,577
2,646 students
Highlands SD
$85,617
2,248 students
Tuscarora SD
$72,429
2,245 students
Greater Nanticoke Area SD
$81,119
2,240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Blue Mountain SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Blue Mountain SD's average teacher salary at $69,078, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Blue Mountain SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Blue Mountain SD pays 18.3% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $69,078.

How does Blue Mountain SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Blue Mountain SD pays 19.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,078.

What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Mountain SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Blue Mountain SD's per-student spending at approximately $26,320 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Blue Mountain SD?

Blue Mountain SD has 2,451 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Blue Mountain SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 20% of Blue Mountain SD's total expenditure of $64.5M (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. Blue Mountain SD'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.