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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222060

South Park SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): South Park SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $82,200, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$82,200
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,684
Per-pupil spending
1,786
Students enrolled
59th
Pct. in PA
$82,200

South Park SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,200, slightly below the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,786 students.

  • 59th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,200

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,684

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,786 students

Salary vs State Average 97.2%

2.8% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, South Park SD's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

South Park SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,200 Top 35% higher than 65% 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. South Park 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 the Numbers Say About South Park SD

South Park SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,786 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,684. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,200, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in South Park SD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.8% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 59% of them.

South Park SD's budget totals $36.9M in expenditure against $40.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 30% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does South Park SD compare?

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

South Park SD $82,200
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

South Park SD pays +9.8% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $20,684 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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Salary-nearest districts to South Park SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$40.0M
Total Revenue
$36.9M
Total Expenditure
$10.9M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Upper Adams SD
$70,016
1,613 students
East Lycoming SD
$76,187
1,610 students
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
$74,289
1,597 students
Northwestern Lehigh SD
$84,645
1,978 students
Wyomissing Area SD
$72,778
1,783 students
Forest Hills SD
$71,894
1,781 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Park SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts South Park SD's average teacher salary at $82,200, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does South Park SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

South Park SD pays 2.8% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $82,200.

How does South Park SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Park SD pays 4.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,200.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Park SD?

South Park SD spends approximately $20,684 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Park SD?

South Park SD has 1,786 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of South Park SD's total expenditure of $36.9M (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. South Park 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.