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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222260

Southern Columbia Area SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,837 for Southern Columbia Area SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,837
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,006
Per-pupil spending
1,240
Students enrolled
30th
Pct. in PA
$72,837

Southern Columbia Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,837, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,240 students.

  • 30th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 47th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,837

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,006

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,240 students

Salary vs State Average 86.1%

13.9% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Southern Columbia Area SD's estimated average out-pays 47% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Southern Columbia Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,837 Top 53% higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Southern Columbia 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 Southern Columbia Area SD

Southern Columbia Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,240 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,006. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,837, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222260 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Southern Columbia Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 30% of them.

Southern Columbia Area SD's budget totals $23.6M in expenditure against $24.3M 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 $4.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Southern Columbia 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.

Southern Columbia Area SD $72,837
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Southern Columbia Area SD pays -2.7% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $19,006 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

$24.3M
Total Revenue
$23.6M
Total Expenditure
$7.1M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.9M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Lakeland SD
$72,317
1,344 students
Antietam SD
$62,694
1,132 students
Brentwood Borough SD
$87,095
1,120 students
Charleroi SD
$79,811
1,360 students
Palisades SD
$91,278
1,361 students
Kutztown Area SD
$95,229
1,369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southern Columbia Area SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Southern Columbia Area SD's average teacher salary at $72,837, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Southern Columbia Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Southern Columbia Area SD pays 13.9% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $72,837.

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

Southern Columbia Area SD pays 15.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,837.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Columbia Area SD?

Per-pupil spending in Southern Columbia Area SD runs approximately $19,006 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southern Columbia Area SD?

Southern Columbia Area SD has 1,240 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Southern Columbia Area SD's total expenditure of $23.6M (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. Southern Columbia 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.