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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4217790

Northwest Area SD

Northwest Area SD's estimated average teacher salary is $82,680; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,680
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,035
Per-pupil spending
921
Students enrolled
60th
Pct. in PA
$82,680

Northwest Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,680, slightly below the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 921 students.

  • 60th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 66th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,680

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,035

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

921 students

Salary vs State Average 97.8%

2.2% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Northwest Area SD's estimated average out-pays 66% 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.)

Northwest Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,680 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northwest Area 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 Northwest Area SD

Northwest Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 921 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,035. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,680, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4217790 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Northwest Area SD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 60% of them.

On the budget side, Northwest Area SD reports $22.1M in total expenditure against $22.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Northwest Area SD compare?

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

Northwest Area SD $82,680
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Northwest Area SD pays +10.5% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $24,035 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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Salary-nearest districts to Northwest Area SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.1M
Total Revenue
$22.1M
Total Expenditure
$6.2M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.2M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Portage Area SD
$61,909
816 students
United SD
$79,685
925 students
Central Fulton SD
$79,030
917 students
Riverview SD
$93,123
916 students
Montgomery Area SD
$74,486
932 students
Fairfield Area SD
$69,857
935 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northwest Area SD?

Northwest Area SD's average teacher salary is $82,680, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Northwest Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Northwest Area SD pays 2.2% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $82,680.

How does Northwest Area SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northwest Area SD pays 3.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,680.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northwest Area SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Northwest Area SD's per-student spending at approximately $24,035 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northwest Area SD?

Northwest Area SD has 921 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Northwest Area SD's total expenditure of $22.1M (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. Northwest Area 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.