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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4206270

Cocalico SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $86,026, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Cocalico SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$86,026
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,638
Per-pupil spending
2,972
Students enrolled
69th
Pct. in PA
$86,026

Cocalico SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $86,026, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,972 students.

  • 69th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 70th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,026

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,638

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,972 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.7% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Cocalico SD's estimated average out-pays 70% 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.)

Cocalico SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$86,026 Top 30% higher than 70% 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. Cocalico 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 Cocalico SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,638 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Cocalico SD

Cocalico SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,972 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,638. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $86,026, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4206270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Cocalico SD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 69% of them.

Budget figures show Cocalico SD reporting $76.2M in total expenditure against $66.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.8M, special-education teacher pay is $3.1M.

How does Cocalico SD compare?

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

Cocalico SD $86,026
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Cocalico SD pays +15.0% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $25,638 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

$66.1M
Total Revenue
$76.2M
Total Expenditure
$18.5M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.8M
Regular Program
$3.1M
Special Education
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Upper Moreland Township SD
$94,079
3,306 students
Northern York County SD
$67,919
3,308 students
West Allegheny SD
$97,512
3,316 students
Susquehanna Township SD
$76,674
2,957 students
New Castle Area SD
$114,375
2,990 students
Greater Johnstown SD
$77,858
2,995 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Cocalico SD?

The average teacher salary in Cocalico SD is $86,026 (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 Cocalico SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Cocalico SD pays 1.7% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $86,026.

How does Cocalico SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Cocalico SD pays 0.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $86,026.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cocalico SD?

Per-pupil spending in Cocalico SD runs approximately $25,638 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Cocalico SD?

Cocalico SD has 2,972 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Cocalico SD's total expenditure of $76.2M (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. Cocalico 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.