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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4224630

Valley Grove SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $69,713 for Valley Grove SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,713
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,037
Per-pupil spending
790
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in PA
$69,713

Valley Grove SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,713, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 790 students.

  • 21st percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 40th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,713

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,037

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

790 students

Salary vs State Average 82.4%

17.6% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Valley Grove SD's estimated average out-pays 40% 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.)

Valley Grove SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,713 Top 60% higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Valley Grove 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 Valley Grove SD

Valley Grove SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 790 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,037. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,713, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4224630 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Valley Grove SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 21% of them.

On the budget side, Valley Grove SD reports $15.8M in total expenditure against $15.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Valley Grove SD compare?

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

Valley Grove SD $69,713
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Valley Grove SD pays -6.8% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $20,037 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

$15.8M
Total Revenue
$15.8M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.6M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Berlin Brothersvalley SD
$58,434
719 students
Northern Bedford County SD
$61,907
866 students
Keystone SD
$56,518
866 students
Halifax Area SD
$71,200
867 students
Juniata Valley SD
$64,387
712 students
Lakeview SD
$58,847
868 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Valley Grove SD?

The average teacher salary in Valley Grove SD is $69,713 (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 Valley Grove SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Valley Grove SD pays 17.6% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $69,713.

How does Valley Grove SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Valley Grove SD pays 18.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,713.

What is the per-pupil spending in Valley Grove SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Valley Grove SD's per-student spending at approximately $20,037 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Valley Grove SD?

Valley Grove SD has 790 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Valley Grove SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Valley Grove SD's total expenditure of $15.8M (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. Valley Grove 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.