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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4214190

Lower Moreland Township SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $103,899 for Lower Moreland Township SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$103,899
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,309
Per-pupil spending
2,494
Students enrolled
95th
Pct. in PA
$103,899

Lower Moreland Township SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $103,899, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,494 students.

  • 95th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 86th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$103,899

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,309

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,494 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

22.9% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Lower Moreland Township SD's estimated average out-pays 86% 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.)

Lower Moreland Township SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$103,899 Top 14% higher than 86% 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. Lower Moreland Township 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 stands out about Lower Moreland Township SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,309 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lower Moreland Township SD

Lower Moreland Township SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,494 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,309. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $103,899, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4214190 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 Moreland Township SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 22.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 95% of them.

Budget figures show Lower Moreland Township SD reporting $70.6M in total expenditure against $57.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.9M.

How does Lower Moreland Township 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 Moreland Township SD $103,899
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Lower Moreland Township SD pays +38.8% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $28,309 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

$57.1M
Total Revenue
$70.6M
Total Expenditure
$17.7M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.5M
Regular Program
$2.9M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Belle Vernon Area SD
$89,204
2,365 students
Pottsville Area SD
$69,561
2,358 students
Elizabeth Forward SD
$79,157
2,346 students
Bellefonte Area SD
$69,577
2,646 students
Juniata County SD
$65,534
2,330 students
Blackhawk SD
$92,829
2,309 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lower Moreland Township SD?

Lower Moreland Township SD's average teacher salary is $103,899, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lower Moreland Township SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Lower Moreland Township SD pays 22.9% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $103,899.

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

Lower Moreland Township SD pays 21.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $103,899.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lower Moreland Township SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lower Moreland Township SD's per-student spending at approximately $28,309 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lower Moreland Township SD?

Lower Moreland Township SD has 2,494 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Lower Moreland Township SD's total expenditure of $70.6M (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 Moreland Township 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.