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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4220640

Saint Marys Area SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Saint Marys Area SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $51,339, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$51,339
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,065
Per-pupil spending
1,881
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in PA
$51,339

Saint Marys Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $51,339, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,881 students.

  • 1st percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 5th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$51,339

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,065

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,881 students

Salary vs State Average 60.7%

39.3% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Saint Marys Area SD's estimated average out-pays 5% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Saint Marys Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$51,339 Top 95% higher than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Saint Marys Area 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 stands out about Saint Marys Area SD

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 5% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Saint Marys Area SD

Saint Marys Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,881 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,065. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $51,339, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4220640 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Saint Marys Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 39.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (40.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 1% of them.

Saint Marys Area SD reports $30.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $31.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.2M, special-education teacher pay is $2.1M.

How does Saint Marys 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.

Saint Marys Area SD $51,339
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Saint Marys Area SD pays -31.4% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $16,065 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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Saint Marys Area SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.9M
Total Revenue
$30.2M
Total Expenditure
$9.7M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.2M
Regular Program
$2.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Tyrone Area SD
$66,135
1,843 students
Milton Area SD
$79,094
1,920 students
Grove City Area SD
$82,079
1,931 students
Littlestown Area SD
$77,730
1,828 students
Oil City Area SD
$70,279
1,824 students
Southmoreland SD
$79,098
1,818 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Saint Marys Area SD?

Saint Marys Area SD's average teacher salary is $51,339, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Saint Marys Area SD pays 39.3% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $51,339.

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

Saint Marys Area SD pays 40.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $51,339.

What is the per-pupil spending in Saint Marys Area SD?

Saint Marys Area SD spends approximately $16,065 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Saint Marys Area SD?

Saint Marys Area SD has 1,881 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Saint Marys Area SD's total expenditure of $30.2M (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. Saint Marys 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.