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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4205860

Chester-Upland SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Chester-Upland SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $80,182, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$80,182
Est. avg teacher salary
$53,180
Per-pupil spending
2,723
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in PA
$80,182

Chester-Upland SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,182, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,723 students.

  • 54th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 11% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,182

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$53,180

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,723 students

Salary vs State Average 94.8%

5.2% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Chester-Upland SD's estimated average out-pays 62% 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.)

Chester-Upland SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,182 Top 38% higher than 62% 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. Chester-Upland 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 Chester-Upland SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $53,180 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Chester-Upland SD

Chester-Upland SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,723 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $53,180. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,182, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4205860 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Chester-Upland SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 54% of them.

Chester-Upland SD reports $144.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $144.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 11% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does Chester-Upland SD compare?

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

Chester-Upland SD $80,182
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Chester-Upland SD pays +7.2% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $53,180 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

$144.4M
Total Revenue
$144.8M
Total Expenditure
$15.9M
Instruction Salaries
11% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.2M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Conrad Weiser Area SD
$83,976
2,437 students
Greencastle-Antrim SD
$80,544
3,022 students
Pottsgrove SD
$90,923
3,031 students
Montour SD
$111,122
3,033 students
Selinsgrove Area SD
$86,733
2,413 students
Chichester SD
$83,255
3,049 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Chester-Upland SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Chester-Upland SD's average teacher salary at $80,182, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Chester-Upland SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Chester-Upland SD pays 5.2% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $80,182.

How does Chester-Upland SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Chester-Upland SD pays 6.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,182.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chester-Upland SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Chester-Upland SD's per-student spending at approximately $53,180 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Chester-Upland SD?

Chester-Upland SD has 2,723 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Chester-Upland SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 11% of Chester-Upland SD's total expenditure of $144.8M (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. Chester-Upland 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.