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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4218510

Parkland SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $96,594, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Parkland SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$96,594
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,990
Per-pupil spending
9,667
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in PA
$96,594

Parkland SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $96,594, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 9,667 students.

  • 88th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 80th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$96,594

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,990

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

9,667 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

14.2% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Parkland SD's estimated average out-pays 80% 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.)

Parkland SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$96,594 Top 20% higher than 80% 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. Parkland SD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What the Numbers Say About Parkland SD

Parkland SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 9,667 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,990. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $96,594, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4218510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Parkland SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 14.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 88% of them.

Parkland SD reports $212.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $205.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $50.4M, special-education teacher pay is $12.8M.

How does Parkland SD compare?

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

Parkland SD $96,594
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Parkland SD pays +29.1% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $21,990 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

$205.0M
Total Revenue
$212.6M
Total Expenditure
$65.0M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$50.4M
Regular Program
$12.8M
Special Education
$1.7M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Souderton Area SD
$91,079
6,065 students
Bristol Township SD
$96,071
5,971 students
Manheim Township SD
$75,723
5,941 students
Butler Area SD
$76,408
5,940 students
Central York SD
$89,402
5,518 students
Penn Manor SD
$82,545
5,468 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Parkland SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Parkland SD's average teacher salary at $96,594, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Parkland SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Parkland SD pays 14.2% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $96,594.

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

Parkland SD pays 12.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $96,594.

What is the per-pupil spending in Parkland SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Parkland SD's per-student spending at approximately $21,990 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Parkland SD?

Parkland SD has 9,667 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Parkland SD's total expenditure of $212.6M (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. Parkland 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.