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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4221570

Shippensburg Area SD

Shippensburg Area SD's estimated average teacher salary is $80,043; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,043
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,144
Per-pupil spending
3,369
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in PA
$80,043

Shippensburg Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,043, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,369 students.

  • 54th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,043

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,144

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,369 students

Salary vs State Average 94.7%

5.3% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Shippensburg Area SD's estimated average out-pays 62% 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.)

Shippensburg Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,043 Top 38% higher than 62% 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. Shippensburg Area 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 Shippensburg Area SD

Shippensburg Area SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,369 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,144. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,043, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4221570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Shippensburg Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 54% of them.

Shippensburg Area SD's budget totals $57.8M in expenditure against $61.3M 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 $12.9M, special-education teacher pay is $3.4M.

How does Shippensburg 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.

Shippensburg Area SD $80,043
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Shippensburg Area SD pays +7.0% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $17,144 vs $38,325

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$61.3M
Total Revenue
$57.8M
Total Expenditure
$17.2M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.9M
Regular Program
$3.4M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Montour SD
$111,122
3,033 students
Pottsgrove SD
$90,923
3,031 students
Greencastle-Antrim SD
$80,544
3,022 students
Conewago Valley SD
$90,063
3,741 students
Greater Johnstown SD
$77,858
2,995 students
New Castle Area SD
$114,375
2,990 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Shippensburg Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Shippensburg Area SD is $80,043 (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 Shippensburg Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Shippensburg Area SD pays 5.3% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $80,043.

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

Shippensburg Area SD pays 6.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,043.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shippensburg Area SD?

Shippensburg Area SD spends approximately $17,144 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Shippensburg Area SD?

Shippensburg Area SD has 3,369 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Shippensburg Area SD's total expenditure of $57.8M (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. Shippensburg 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.