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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4218740

Penncrest SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $82,046, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Penncrest SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,046
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,580
Per-pupil spending
2,563
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in PA
$82,046

Penncrest SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,046, slightly below the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,563 students.

  • 58th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,046

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,580

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,563 students

Salary vs State Average 97.0%

3.0% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Penncrest SD's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

Penncrest SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,046 Top 35% higher than 65% 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. Penncrest 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 Penncrest SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,580 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Penncrest SD

Penncrest SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,563 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,580. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,046, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4218740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Penncrest SD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.0% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 58% of them.

Penncrest SD's budget totals $68.1M in expenditure against $58.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 23% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.7M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does Penncrest SD compare?

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

Penncrest SD $82,046
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Penncrest SD pays +9.6% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $26,580 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

$58.5M
Total Revenue
$68.1M
Total Expenditure
$16.0M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.7M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Lampeter-Strasburg SD
$92,372
2,822 students
Manheim Central SD
$83,453
2,841 students
Central Valley SD
$84,417
2,284 students
Wayne Highlands SD
$92,135
2,277 students
Ambridge Area SD
$80,394
2,267 students
North Pocono SD
$85,704
2,860 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Penncrest SD?

The average teacher salary in Penncrest SD is $82,046 (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 Penncrest SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Penncrest SD pays 3.0% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $82,046.

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

Penncrest SD pays 4.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,046.

What is the per-pupil spending in Penncrest SD?

Penncrest SD spends approximately $26,580 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Penncrest SD?

Penncrest SD has 2,563 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Penncrest SD's total expenditure of $68.1M (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. Penncrest 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.