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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4209690

Farrell Area SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $144,335, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Farrell Area SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$144,335
Est. avg teacher salary
$44,714
Per-pupil spending
664
Students enrolled
100th
Pct. in PA
$144,335

Farrell Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $144,335, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 664 students.

  • 100th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$144,335

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$44,714

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

664 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

70.7% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Farrell Area SD's estimated average out-pays 98% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$144,335 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Farrell 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 stands out about Farrell Area SD

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $44,714 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Farrell Area SD

Farrell Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 664 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $44,714. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $144,335, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4209690 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Farrell Area SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 70.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (68.3% differential). It pays the most of any enrolling district in Pennsylvania.

Budget figures show Farrell Area SD reporting $29.7M in total expenditure against $31.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Farrell 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.

Farrell Area SD $144,335
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Farrell Area SD pays +92.9% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $44,714 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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Farrell Area SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.4M
Total Revenue
$29.7M
Total Expenditure
$10.0M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.5M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Allegheny-Clarion Valley SD
$112,094
584 students
West Middlesex Area SD
$77,783
750 students
North Clarion County SD
$63,720
575 students
Ferndale Area SD
$59,190
575 students
Union SD
$57,704
569 students
Meyersdale Area SD
$72,485
760 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Farrell Area SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Farrell Area SD's average teacher salary at $144,335, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Farrell Area SD pays 70.7% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $144,335.

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

Farrell Area SD pays 68.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $144,335.

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

Per-pupil spending in Farrell Area SD runs approximately $44,714 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Farrell Area SD?

Farrell Area SD has 664 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Farrell Area SD's total expenditure of $29.7M (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. Farrell 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.