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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4207540

Deer Lakes SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Deer Lakes SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $90,045, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$90,045
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,511
Per-pupil spending
1,797
Students enrolled
77th
Pct. in PA
$90,045

Deer Lakes SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,045, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,797 students.

  • 77th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,045

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,511

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,797 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.5% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Deer Lakes SD's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

Deer Lakes SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,045 Top 26% higher than 74% 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. Deer Lakes 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 Deer Lakes SD

Deer Lakes SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,797 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,511. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,045, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4207540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Deer Lakes SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.5% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 77% of them.

Budget figures show Deer Lakes SD reporting $38.7M in total expenditure against $40.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.0M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Deer Lakes SD compare?

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

Deer Lakes SD $90,045
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Deer Lakes SD pays +20.3% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $21,511 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

$40.9M
Total Revenue
$38.7M
Total Expenditure
$12.0M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.0M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Montoursville Area SD
$77,317
1,753 students
Conneaut SD
$75,243
1,843 students
Tyrone Area SD
$66,135
1,843 students
Fairview SD
$72,315
1,845 students
Mifflinburg Area SD
$68,785
1,743 students
Quaker Valley SD
$95,035
1,859 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Deer Lakes SD?

The average teacher salary in Deer Lakes SD is $90,045 (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 Deer Lakes SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Deer Lakes SD pays 6.5% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $90,045.

How does Deer Lakes SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Deer Lakes SD pays 5.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,045.

What is the per-pupil spending in Deer Lakes SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Deer Lakes SD's per-student spending at approximately $21,511 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Deer Lakes SD?

Deer Lakes SD has 1,797 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Deer Lakes SD's total expenditure of $38.7M (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. Deer Lakes 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.