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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4206060

Clarion Area SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $76,817 for Clarion Area SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,817
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,823
Per-pupil spending
729
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in PA
$76,817

Clarion Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,817, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 729 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 56th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,817

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,823

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

729 students

Salary vs State Average 90.8%

9.2% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Clarion Area SD's estimated average out-pays 56% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,817 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Clarion 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 the Numbers Say About Clarion Area SD

Clarion Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 729 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,823. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,817, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4206060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Clarion Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 42% of them.

On the budget side, Clarion Area SD reports $15.2M in total expenditure against $18.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Clarion 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.

Clarion Area SD $76,817
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Clarion Area SD pays +2.7% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $20,823 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

$18.0M
Total Revenue
$15.2M
Total Expenditure
$4.4M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.4M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Meyersdale Area SD
$72,485
760 students
Smethport Area SD
$67,753
763 students
Conemaugh Valley SD
$54,016
695 students
Ridgway Area SD
$79,341
764 students
Forest City Regional SD
$76,485
768 students
Greenwood SD
$71,894
769 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Clarion Area SD?

Clarion Area SD's average teacher salary is $76,817, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Clarion Area SD pays 9.2% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $76,817.

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

Clarion Area SD pays 10.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,817.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Clarion Area SD's per-student spending at approximately $20,823 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Clarion Area SD?

Clarion Area SD has 729 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Clarion Area SD's total expenditure of $15.2M (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. Clarion 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.