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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2509600

Pioneer Valley

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $100,597 for Pioneer Valley - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,597
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,011
Per-pupil spending
657
Students enrolled
45th
Pct. in MA
$100,597

Pioneer Valley (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,597, slightly below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 657 students.

  • 45th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,597

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,011

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

657 students

Salary vs State Average 95.5%

4.5% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Pioneer Valley's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

Pioneer Valley's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,597 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Pioneer Valley $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 stands out about Pioneer Valley

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,011 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Pioneer Valley

Pioneer Valley is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 657 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,011. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,597, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2509600 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Pioneer Valley runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 45% of them.

Budget figures show Pioneer Valley reporting $18.4M in total expenditure against $18.7M 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 $3.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Pioneer Valley compare?

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

Pioneer Valley $100,597
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Pioneer Valley pays -28.6% less than Boston · per-pupil $28,011 vs $47,393

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Massachusetts districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Pioneer Valley, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Pioneer Valley, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$18.7M
Total Revenue
$18.4M
Total Expenditure
$5.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.6M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational

Other Massachusetts Districts

Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical
$97,120
736 students
Boxford
$93,837
739 students
Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical
$92,759
744 students
Rockport
$98,355
748 students
Halifax
$96,579
564 students
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
$90,150
563 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pioneer Valley?

The average teacher salary in Pioneer Valley is $100,597 (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 Pioneer Valley teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Pioneer Valley pays 4.5% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $100,597.

How does Pioneer Valley teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pioneer Valley pays 17.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,597.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pioneer Valley?

Per-pupil spending in Pioneer Valley runs approximately $28,011 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pioneer Valley?

Pioneer Valley has 657 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pioneer Valley's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Pioneer Valley's total expenditure of $18.4M (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. Pioneer Valley'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.