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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4213140

Lancaster SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lancaster SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $79,728, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$79,728
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,363
Per-pupil spending
10,160
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in PA
$79,728

Lancaster SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,728, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,160 students.

  • 52nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 61st percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,728

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,363

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,160 students

Salary vs State Average 94.3%

5.7% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Lancaster SD's estimated average out-pays 61% 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.)

Lancaster SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,728 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lancaster 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 Lancaster SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,363 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lancaster SD

Lancaster SD is a mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 10,160 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,363. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,728, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4213140 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Lancaster SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 52% of them.

Lancaster SD reports $257.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $257.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $48.9M, special-education teacher pay is $17.1M.

How does Lancaster SD compare?

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

Lancaster SD $79,728
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Lancaster SD pays +6.5% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $25,363 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 Lancaster SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$257.4M
Total Revenue
$257.7M
Total Expenditure
$68.2M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$48.9M
Regular Program
$17.1M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational
$1.7M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

West Shore SD
$84,058
7,505 students
Seneca Valley SD
$96,981
7,381 students
Bethlehem Area SD
$85,648
13,022 students
Downingtown Area SD
$87,398
13,059 students
Altoona Area SD
$71,079
7,260 students
Hempfield SD
$89,920
7,024 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lancaster SD?

The average teacher salary in Lancaster SD is $79,728 (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 Lancaster SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Lancaster SD pays 5.7% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $79,728.

How does Lancaster SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lancaster SD pays 7.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,728.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster SD?

Lancaster SD spends approximately $25,363 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lancaster SD?

Lancaster SD has 10,160 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Lancaster SD's total expenditure of $257.7M (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. Lancaster 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.