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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4210870

Great Valley SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Great Valley SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $102,289, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$102,289
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,811
Per-pupil spending
4,606
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in PA
$102,289

Great Valley SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $102,289, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,606 students.

  • 94th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$102,289

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,811

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,606 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

21.0% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Great Valley SD's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

Great Valley SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$102,289 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Great Valley 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 Great Valley SD

Great Valley SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 4,606 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,811. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $102,289, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4210870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Great Valley SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 21.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 94% of them.

On the budget side, Great Valley SD reports $114.3M in total expenditure against $121.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $26.3M, special-education teacher pay is $5.7M.

How does Great Valley SD compare?

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

Great Valley SD $102,289
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Great Valley SD pays +36.7% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $24,811 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

$121.7M
Total Revenue
$114.3M
Total Expenditure
$33.1M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$26.3M
Regular Program
$5.7M
Special Education
$1.1M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Delaware Valley SD
$86,427
4,322 students
Red Lion Area SD
$83,420
4,894 students
Carlisle Area SD
$69,626
4,916 students
Hatboro-Horsham SD
$88,334
4,250 students
Cornwall-Lebanon SD
$83,931
4,967 students
Wissahickon SD
$114,104
4,977 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Great Valley SD?

The average teacher salary in Great Valley SD is $102,289 (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 Great Valley SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Great Valley SD pays 21.0% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $102,289.

How does Great Valley SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Great Valley SD pays 19.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $102,289.

What is the per-pupil spending in Great Valley SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Great Valley SD's per-student spending at approximately $24,811 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Great Valley SD?

Great Valley SD has 4,606 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Great Valley SD's total expenditure of $114.3M (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. Great Valley 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.