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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4214100

Lower Dauphin SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $75,734 for Lower Dauphin SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,734
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,441
Per-pupil spending
3,525
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in PA
$75,734

Lower Dauphin SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,734, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,525 students.

  • 39th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,734

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,441

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,525 students

Salary vs State Average 89.6%

10.4% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Lower Dauphin SD's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

Lower Dauphin SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,734 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Lower Dauphin SD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Lower Dauphin SD

Lower Dauphin SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,525 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,441. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,734, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4214100 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Lower Dauphin SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 39% of them.

Lower Dauphin SD's budget totals $65.0M in expenditure against $68.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.0M, special-education teacher pay is $4.9M.

How does Lower Dauphin SD compare?

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

Lower Dauphin SD $75,734
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Lower Dauphin SD pays +1.2% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $18,441 vs $38,325

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$68.4M
Total Revenue
$65.0M
Total Expenditure
$20.8M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.0M
Regular Program
$4.9M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Crawford Central SD
$71,275
3,188 students
Exeter Township SD
$93,834
3,873 students
Hollidaysburg Area SD
$67,977
3,176 students
Bethel Park SD
$102,133
3,883 students
Shaler Area SD
$88,710
3,883 students
Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
$97,367
3,897 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lower Dauphin SD?

The average teacher salary in Lower Dauphin SD is $75,734 (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 Lower Dauphin SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Lower Dauphin SD pays 10.4% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $75,734.

How does Lower Dauphin SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lower Dauphin SD pays 11.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,734.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lower Dauphin SD?

Per-pupil spending in Lower Dauphin SD runs approximately $18,441 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lower Dauphin SD?

Lower Dauphin SD has 3,525 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Lower Dauphin SD's total expenditure of $65.0M (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. Lower Dauphin 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.