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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4221540

Shikellamy SD

Shikellamy SD's estimated average teacher salary is $99,220; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,220
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,695
Per-pupil spending
2,882
Students enrolled
91st
Pct. in PA
$99,220

Shikellamy SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $99,220, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,882 students.

  • 91st percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 82nd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -6.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,220

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,695

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,882 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.3% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Shikellamy SD's estimated average out-pays 82% 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.)

Shikellamy SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,220 Top 18% higher than 82% 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. Shikellamy 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 the Numbers Say About Shikellamy SD

Shikellamy SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,882 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,695. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $99,220, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4221540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Shikellamy SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 91% of them.

Shikellamy SD reports $51.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $54.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.1M, special-education teacher pay is $2.3M.

How does Shikellamy SD compare?

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

Shikellamy SD $99,220
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Shikellamy SD pays +32.6% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $17,695 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

$54.7M
Total Revenue
$51.0M
Total Expenditure
$14.0M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.1M
Regular Program
$2.3M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

West York Area SD
$76,320
2,702 students
Hampton Township SD
$103,767
2,699 students
Penn Hills SD
$100,624
3,067 students
Daniel Boone Area SD
$92,708
3,091 students
McKeesport Area SD
$80,976
3,097 students
Southern Lehigh SD
$120,715
3,101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Shikellamy SD?

Shikellamy SD's average teacher salary is $99,220, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Shikellamy SD pays 17.3% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $99,220.

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

Shikellamy SD pays 15.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $99,220.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shikellamy SD?

Shikellamy SD spends approximately $17,695 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Shikellamy SD?

Shikellamy SD has 2,882 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Shikellamy SD's total expenditure of $51.0M (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. Shikellamy 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.