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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222560

Spring-Ford Area SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $90,314 for Spring-Ford Area SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,314
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,390
Per-pupil spending
7,820
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in PA
$90,314

Spring-Ford Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,314, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,820 students.

  • 78th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,314

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,390

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,820 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.8% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Spring-Ford Area SD's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

Spring-Ford Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,314 Top 26% higher than 74% 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. Spring-Ford 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 Spring-Ford Area SD

Spring-Ford Area SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 7,820 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,390. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,314, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222560 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Spring-Ford Area SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 78% of them.

On the budget side, Spring-Ford Area SD reports $175.1M in total expenditure against $183.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $36.7M, special-education teacher pay is $15.6M.

How does Spring-Ford 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.

Spring-Ford Area SD $90,314
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Spring-Ford Area SD pays +20.7% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $22,390 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

$183.8M
Total Revenue
$175.1M
Total Expenditure
$54.4M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$36.7M
Regular Program
$15.6M
Special Education
$2.0M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Mt Lebanon SD
$95,555
5,395 students
Coatesville Area SD
$81,228
5,375 students
Hempfield Area SD
$90,492
5,288 students
Northampton Area SD
$89,315
5,278 students
Canon-McMillan SD
$78,841
5,271 students
Colonial SD
$109,011
5,264 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Spring-Ford Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Spring-Ford Area SD is $90,314 (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 Spring-Ford Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Spring-Ford Area SD pays 6.8% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $90,314.

How does Spring-Ford Area SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Spring-Ford Area SD pays 5.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,314.

What is the per-pupil spending in Spring-Ford Area SD?

Spring-Ford Area SD spends approximately $22,390 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Spring-Ford Area SD?

Spring-Ford Area SD has 7,820 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Spring-Ford Area SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Spring-Ford Area SD's total expenditure of $175.1M (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. Spring-Ford 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.