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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4207710

Downingtown Area SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Downingtown Area SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $87,398, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$87,398
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,123
Per-pupil spending
13,059
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in PA
$87,398

Downingtown Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $87,398, 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 13,059 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 71st percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$87,398

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,123

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

13,059 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.4% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Downingtown Area SD's estimated average out-pays 71% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$87,398 Top 29% higher than 71% 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. Downingtown 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 Downingtown Area SD

Downingtown Area SD is a mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 13,059 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,123. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $87,398, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4207710 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Downingtown Area SD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 72% of them.

Downingtown Area SD reports $249.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $267.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $61.5M, special-education teacher pay is $15.4M.

How does Downingtown 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.

Downingtown Area SD $87,398
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Downingtown Area SD pays +16.8% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $19,123 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

$267.7M
Total Revenue
$249.7M
Total Expenditure
$82.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$61.5M
Regular Program
$15.4M
Special Education
$2.4M
Vocational
$2.8M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

York City SD
$91,972
6,190 students
Souderton Area SD
$91,079
6,065 students
Bristol Township SD
$96,071
5,971 students
Manheim Township SD
$75,723
5,941 students
Butler Area SD
$76,408
5,940 students
Bethlehem Area SD
$85,648
13,022 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Downingtown Area SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Downingtown Area SD's average teacher salary at $87,398, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Downingtown Area SD pays 3.4% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $87,398.

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

Downingtown Area SD pays 1.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $87,398.

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

Downingtown Area SD spends approximately $19,123 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Downingtown Area SD?

Downingtown Area SD has 13,059 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Downingtown Area SD's total expenditure of $249.7M (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. Downingtown 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.