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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4204920

Canton Area SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $82,575 for Canton Area SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,575
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,232
Per-pupil spending
857
Students enrolled
60th
Pct. in PA
$82,575

Canton Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,575, slightly below the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 857 students.

  • 60th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,575

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,232

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

857 students

Salary vs State Average 97.7%

2.3% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Canton Area SD's estimated average out-pays 65% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Canton Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,575 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Canton Area 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 the Numbers Say About Canton Area SD

Canton Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 857 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,232. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,575, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4204920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Canton Area SD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.3% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 60% of them.

Canton Area SD reports $18.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $19.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Canton Area SD compare?

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

Canton Area SD $82,575
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Canton Area SD pays +10.4% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $21,232 vs $38,325

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$19.9M
Total Revenue
$18.2M
Total Expenditure
$5.6M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.3M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Meyersdale Area SD
$72,485
760 students
Muncy SD
$82,809
957 students
Sayre Area SD
$82,796
958 students
West Middlesex Area SD
$77,783
750 students
Lackawanna Trail SD
$90,272
965 students
South Side Area SD
$93,032
966 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Canton Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Canton Area SD is $82,575 (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 Canton Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Canton Area SD pays 2.3% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $82,575.

How does Canton Area SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Canton Area SD pays 3.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,575.

What is the per-pupil spending in Canton Area SD?

Canton Area SD spends approximately $21,232 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Canton Area SD?

Canton Area SD has 857 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Canton Area SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Canton Area SD's total expenditure of $18.2M (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. Canton Area 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.