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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4217770

Northgate SD

Northgate SD's estimated average teacher salary is $91,903; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$91,903
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,052
Per-pupil spending
1,042
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in PA
$91,903

Northgate SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $91,903, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,042 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 76th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,903

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,052

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,042 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.7% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Northgate SD's estimated average out-pays 76% 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.)

Northgate SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,903 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northgate 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 Northgate SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,052 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Northgate SD

Northgate SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,042 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,052. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $91,903, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4217770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Northgate SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 82% of them.

On the budget side, Northgate SD reports $27.1M in total expenditure against $27.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Northgate SD compare?

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

Northgate SD $91,903
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Northgate SD pays +22.8% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $26,052 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

$27.3M
Total Revenue
$27.1M
Total Expenditure
$8.2M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.3M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Shenandoah Valley SD
$69,000
1,084 students
Curwensville Area SD
$66,998
1,000 students
North Star SD
$53,302
1,000 students
Bethlehem-Center SD
$75,888
994 students
Elk Lake SD
$60,506
1,090 students
Apollo-Ridge SD
$61,143
1,091 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northgate SD?

The average teacher salary in Northgate SD is $91,903 (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 Northgate SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Northgate SD pays 8.7% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $91,903.

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

Northgate SD pays 7.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $91,903.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northgate SD?

Northgate SD spends approximately $26,052 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northgate SD?

Northgate SD has 1,042 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Northgate SD's total expenditure of $27.1M (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. Northgate 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.