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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4223550

Towanda Area SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $89,162, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Towanda Area SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,162
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,811
Per-pupil spending
1,506
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in PA
$89,162

Towanda Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,162, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,506 students.

  • 75th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,162

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,811

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,506 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.4% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Towanda Area SD's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,162 Top 27% higher than 73% 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. Towanda 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 Towanda Area SD

Towanda Area SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,506 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,811. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,162, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4223550 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Towanda Area SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 75% of them.

Towanda Area SD's budget totals $28.3M in expenditure against $32.0M 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 $6.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.9M.

How does Towanda 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.

Towanda Area SD $89,162
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Towanda Area SD pays +19.2% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $18,811 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

$32.0M
Total Revenue
$28.3M
Total Expenditure
$8.5M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.0M
Regular Program
$1.9M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Girard SD
$73,839
1,542 students
Mohawk Area SD
$85,626
1,463 students
Oley Valley SD
$80,528
1,458 students
Carbondale Area SD
$65,967
1,454 students
Pen Argyl Area SD
$78,761
1,450 students
Penn Cambria SD
$68,318
1,564 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Towanda Area SD?

The average teacher salary in Towanda Area SD is $89,162 (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 Towanda Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Towanda Area SD pays 5.4% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $89,162.

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

Towanda Area SD pays 4.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,162.

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

Per-pupil spending in Towanda Area SD runs approximately $18,811 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Towanda Area SD?

Towanda Area SD has 1,506 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Towanda Area SD's total expenditure of $28.3M (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. Towanda 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.