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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4217610

Northern Cambria SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $69,846, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Northern Cambria SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,846
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,121
Per-pupil spending
850
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in PA
$69,846

Northern Cambria SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,846, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 850 students.

  • 21st percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 40th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,846

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,121

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

850 students

Salary vs State Average 82.6%

17.4% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Northern Cambria SD's estimated average out-pays 40% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Northern Cambria SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,846 Top 60% higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria SD

Northern Cambria SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 850 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,121. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,846, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4217610 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Northern Cambria SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 21% of them.

Budget figures show Northern Cambria SD reporting $20.5M in total expenditure against $19.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Northern Cambria SD compare?

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

Northern Cambria SD $69,846
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Northern Cambria SD pays -6.7% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $24,121 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

$19.1M
Total Revenue
$20.5M
Total Expenditure
$5.4M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.3M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Tri-Valley SD
$41,980
892 students
Mountain View SD
$60,216
895 students
Brockway Area SD
$69,730
896 students
Clairton City SD
$89,283
802 students
Moshannon Valley SD
$60,210
802 students
Conemaugh Township Area SD
$61,009
902 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northern Cambria SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Northern Cambria SD's average teacher salary at $69,846, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Northern Cambria SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Northern Cambria SD pays 17.4% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $69,846.

How does Northern Cambria SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northern Cambria SD pays 18.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,846.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northern Cambria SD?

Northern Cambria SD spends approximately $24,121 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northern Cambria SD?

Northern Cambria SD has 850 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Northern Cambria SD's total expenditure of $20.5M (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. Northern Cambria 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.