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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4205010

Carlisle Area SD

Carlisle Area SD's estimated average teacher salary is $69,626; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,626
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,767
Per-pupil spending
4,916
Students enrolled
20th
Pct. in PA
$69,626

Carlisle Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,626, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,916 students.

  • 20th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 39th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,626

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,767

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,916 students

Salary vs State Average 82.3%

17.7% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Carlisle Area SD's estimated average out-pays 39% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,626 Top 61% higher than 39% 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. Carlisle 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 Carlisle Area SD

Carlisle Area SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 4,916 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,767. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,626, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4205010 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Carlisle Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 20% of them.

Carlisle Area SD reports $92.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $103.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $20.1M, special-education teacher pay is $2.5M.

How does Carlisle 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.

Carlisle Area SD $69,626
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Carlisle Area SD pays -7.0% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $18,767 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$103.2M
Total Revenue
$92.3M
Total Expenditure
$24.4M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.1M
Regular Program
$2.5M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$1.0M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Upper Dublin SD
$114,045
4,057 students
Southeast Delco SD
$88,418
4,053 students
Phoenixville Area SD
$84,381
4,043 students
Pleasant Valley SD
$73,190
4,027 students
Red Lion Area SD
$83,420
4,894 students
Cornwall-Lebanon SD
$83,931
4,967 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Carlisle Area SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Carlisle Area SD's average teacher salary at $69,626, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Carlisle Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Carlisle Area SD pays 17.7% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $69,626.

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

Carlisle Area SD pays 18.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,626.

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

Carlisle Area SD spends approximately $18,767 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Carlisle Area SD?

Carlisle Area SD has 4,916 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Carlisle Area SD's total expenditure of $92.3M (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. Carlisle 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.