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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4205160

Catasauqua Area SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $91,257, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Catasauqua Area SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$91,257
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,007
Per-pupil spending
1,479
Students enrolled
80th
Pct. in PA
$91,257

Catasauqua Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $91,257, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,479 students.

  • 80th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,257

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,007

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,479 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.9% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Catasauqua Area SD's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,257 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Catasauqua Area SD $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 Catasauqua Area SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,007 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Catasauqua Area SD

Catasauqua Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,479 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,007. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $91,257, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4205160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Catasauqua Area SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 80% of them.

Catasauqua Area SD's budget totals $41.4M in expenditure against $38.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Catasauqua 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.

Catasauqua Area SD $91,257
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Catasauqua Area SD pays +22.0% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $28,007 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

$38.4M
Total Revenue
$41.4M
Total Expenditure
$9.6M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.5M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Penns Valley Area SD
$74,300
1,382 students
Troy Area SD
$74,950
1,380 students
Brookville Area SD
$66,269
1,380 students
Pine Grove Area SD
$62,782
1,588 students
Kutztown Area SD
$95,229
1,369 students
Palisades SD
$91,278
1,361 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Catasauqua Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Catasauqua Area SD is $91,257 (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 Catasauqua Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Catasauqua Area SD pays 7.9% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $91,257.

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

Catasauqua Area SD pays 6.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $91,257.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Catasauqua Area SD's per-student spending at approximately $28,007 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Catasauqua Area SD?

Catasauqua Area SD has 1,479 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Catasauqua Area SD's total expenditure of $41.4M (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. Catasauqua 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.