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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4212540

Jim Thorpe Area SD

Jim Thorpe Area SD's estimated average teacher salary is $87,262; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$87,262
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,029
Per-pupil spending
1,772
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in PA
$87,262

Jim Thorpe Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $87,262, 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 1,772 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 71st percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$87,262

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,029

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,772 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.2% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Jim Thorpe 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.)

Jim Thorpe Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$87,262 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. Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe Area SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,029 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Jim Thorpe Area SD

Jim Thorpe Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,772 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,029. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $87,262, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4212540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Jim Thorpe Area SD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 72% of them.

On the budget side, Jim Thorpe Area SD reports $46.1M in total expenditure against $51.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Jim Thorpe 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.

Jim Thorpe Area SD $87,262
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Jim Thorpe Area SD pays +16.6% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $26,029 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

$51.6M
Total Revenue
$46.1M
Total Expenditure
$12.9M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.5M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Keystone Oaks SD
$85,969
1,868 students
Slippery Rock Area SD
$68,214
1,872 students
Mid Valley SD
$82,026
1,874 students
Big Beaver Falls Area SD
$72,786
1,664 students
Saint Marys Area SD
$51,339
1,881 students
Lewisburg Area SD
$79,957
1,882 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jim Thorpe Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Jim Thorpe Area SD is $87,262 (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 Jim Thorpe Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Jim Thorpe Area SD pays 3.2% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $87,262.

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

Jim Thorpe Area SD pays 1.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $87,262.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jim Thorpe Area SD?

Jim Thorpe Area SD spends approximately $26,029 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jim Thorpe Area SD?

Jim Thorpe Area SD has 1,772 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Jim Thorpe Area SD's total expenditure of $46.1M (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. Jim Thorpe 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.