PlainTeacher

School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4209150

Elk Lake SD

Elk Lake SD's estimated average teacher salary is $60,506; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,506
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,977
Per-pupil spending
1,090
Students enrolled
5th
Pct. in PA
$60,506

Elk Lake SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,506, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,090 students.

  • 5th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,506

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,977

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,090 students

Salary vs State Average 71.6%

28.4% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Elk Lake SD's estimated average out-pays 18% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Elk Lake SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,506 Top 82% higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Elk Lake 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 Elk Lake SD

Elk Lake SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,090 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,977. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,506, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4209150 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Elk Lake SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 28.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 5% of them.

Elk Lake SD's budget totals $22.9M in expenditure against $23.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Elk Lake SD compare?

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

Elk Lake SD $60,506
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Elk Lake SD pays -19.1% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $20,977 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

Find comparable Pennsylvania districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Elk Lake SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Elk Lake SD, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$23.9M
Total Revenue
$22.9M
Total Expenditure
$7.1M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.2M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Minersville Area SD
$58,376
1,097 students
Southern Huntingdon County SD
$61,000
1,099 students
Iroquois SD
$68,841
1,104 students
Bentworth SD
$68,333
1,069 students
Sharpsville Area SD
$76,416
1,066 students
Brentwood Borough SD
$87,095
1,120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Elk Lake SD?

Elk Lake SD's average teacher salary is $60,506, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Elk Lake SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Elk Lake SD pays 28.4% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $60,506.

How does Elk Lake SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Elk Lake SD pays 29.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,506.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elk Lake SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Elk Lake SD's per-student spending at approximately $20,977 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Elk Lake SD?

Elk Lake SD has 1,090 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Elk Lake SD's total expenditure of $22.9M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Elk Lake 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.