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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4219650

Pottsgrove SD

Pottsgrove SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,000 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Pottsgrove SD come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$95,875
Est. avg teacher salary

Well above benchmark

$22,966
Per-pupil spending
3,000
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in PA
$95,875

Pottsgrove SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,000 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Estimated average teacher salary is $95,875, above the national average of $70,245, serving 3,000 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Smaller enrollment scale: Pottsgrove SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,000 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort).
  • 85th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • Pennsylvania ranks #11 of 49 on the salary estimate and #6 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • Pottsgrove SD ranks #75 of 505 Pennsylvania districts by estimated teacher salary and #237 of 505 by per-pupil spending. Farrell Area SD pay #1 at $144,913 is not Wilkinsburg Borough SD spending #1 at $61,501 per pupil
  • +11.8% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)

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Instructional payroll mix vs Pennsylvania median

Among 520 Pennsylvania districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, Pottsgrove SD's instructional payroll puts 23.0% into special education , 4.2 points above the state median of 18.8%. That heavier special-education share usually means more of the teacher-salary pool is tied to IEP-driven staffing than at a typical Pennsylvania peer.

Program Pottsgrove SD PA median Gap
Regular program 72.9% 75.1% -2.2 pp
Special education 23.0% 18.8% +4.2 pp
Vocational programs 0.0% 1.3% -1.3 pp
Other programs 4.1% 3.7% +0.3 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 520 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 4219650 · FY2023.

LEAID 4219650 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

Pottsgrove SD F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-HIGH +17% vs state RANK-ST-MID P85 in state RANK-NAT-MID P89 national PPE-HIGH $23K/pupil ENR-MID 3,000 students INSTR-LOW 31% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Pine-Richland FY-2023-MID FY2023 book

FY2023: $95,875 estimated average teacher salary · P85 in Pennsylvania · P89 nationally · 31% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Pennsbury ($312est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for Pottsgrove SD

Salary neighbourhood · Pottsgrove SD

Pottsgrove SD already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
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National salary distribution for Pottsgrove SD

Pottsgrove SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,875 Top 11% higher than 89% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Pottsgrove 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, FY2023 · FY2023

What stands out about Pottsgrove SD

  • Enrolment fell from 3,159 to 3,000 students (5.0% down) across FY2019–FY2023 while the instructional salary pool per teacher went up. Districts on that path are usually holding staffing steady against a falling roll, which lifts the per-teacher figure without anyone getting a raise, so read this page's salary estimate alongside the enrolment line rather than on its own.

Pennsylvania sits close to national prices

Nominal district estimate
$95,874.86

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

Pennsylvania price level
97.4 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$98,434

+3% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in Pennsylvania sit close to the national average, so the nominal and national-price figures tell nearly the same story here. That is not true in the most and least expensive states.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Pennsylvania compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for Pottsgrove SD

What the Numbers Say About Pottsgrove SD

Pottsgrove SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,000 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,966. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $95,875, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4219650 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $82,070, teacher pay in Pottsgrove SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 16.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (36.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 85% of them. Pennsylvania itself ranks #11 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, Pottsgrove SD reports $68.9M in total expenditure against $76.2M 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 $15.6M, special-education teacher pay is $4.9M.

How does Pottsgrove SD compare?

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

Pottsgrove SD $95,875
Philadelphia City SD $74,421
Pennsylvania avg $82,070
National avg $70,245

Pottsgrove SD pays +28.8% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $22,966 vs $38,060

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Pennsylvania districts

On pay, Pottsgrove SD sits closest to Pine-Richland SD; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Conneaut SD. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Pine-Richland SD
  2. York Suburban SD
  3. Palisades SD
  4. West Allegheny SD
  5. Tunkhannock Area SD
  6. Pennsbury SD
  7. Exeter Township SD
  8. Mt Lebanon SD
  9. East Penn SD
  10. South Side Area SD
  11. Methacton SD
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Conneaut SD
  2. Southern Lehigh SD
  3. Franklin Area SD
  4. Norristown Area SD
  5. Chartiers Valley SD
  6. Brockway Area SD
  7. Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
  8. Smethport Area SD
  9. Laurel Highlands SD
  10. Neshaminy SD
  11. Williamsport Area SD

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Out-of-state districts near Pottsgrove SD's smaller enrollment

Two out-of-state peer sets for Pottsgrove SD: closest on enrollment (3,000 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($95,875 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$76.2M
Total Revenue
$68.9M
Total Expenditure
$21.5M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.6M
Regular Program
$4.9M
Special Education
$0.9M
Other Programs

The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 3 programs in Pottsgrove SD: the regular program, special education and other programs. It reports no separate figure for vocational programs. Together they are 100% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 0% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.

Pennsylvania Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized Pennsylvania districts belongs to Farrell Area SD at $144,913. Pottsgrove SD sits in the upper quarter of that field at 75 of 485, nearer the ceiling than the floor. On BEA's price parity Pennsylvania sits near the national average, so its salaries need less adjustment than most; Vermont and Texas are its nearest price peers.

View all Pennsylvania districts →

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Smaller-district sample from 505 Pennsylvania peers; bar length shows pay magnitude within this enrollment band.

Woodland Hills SD
$86,791
3,099 students
Solanco SD
$76,175
3,106 students
Hollidaysburg Area SD
$59,177
3,117 students
Crawford Central SD
$73,288
3,123 students
North Pocono SD
$87,191
2,865 students
Pottstown SD
$86,539
3,146 students

This is a sample of 6 from 505 Pennsylvania districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottsgrove SD
What is the average teacher salary in Pottsgrove SD?

The average teacher salary in Pottsgrove SD is $95,875 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

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

Pottsgrove SD pays 16.8% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $82,070. The district's average is $95,875.

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

Pottsgrove SD pays 36.5% above the national average of $70,245. The district average is $95,875.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pottsgrove SD?

Pottsgrove SD spends approximately $22,966 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Pottsgrove SD's total expenditure of $68.9M (NCES FY2023).

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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. Pottsgrove SD's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2023 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 FY2023.