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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4225980

West York Area SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $76,320 for West York Area SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,320
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,695
Per-pupil spending
2,702
Students enrolled
40th
Pct. in PA
$76,320

West York Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,320, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,702 students.

  • 40th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,320

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,695

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,702 students

Salary vs State Average 90.3%

9.7% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, West York Area SD's estimated average out-pays 55% 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.)

West York Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,320 Top 45% higher than 55% 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. West York Area 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 West York Area SD

West York Area SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,702 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,695. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,320, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4225980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in West York Area SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 40% of them.

On the budget side, West York Area SD reports $64.0M in total expenditure against $66.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.1M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does West York 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.

West York Area SD $76,320
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

West York Area SD pays +2.0% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $23,695 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

$66.9M
Total Revenue
$64.0M
Total Expenditure
$17.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.1M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Southern York County SD
$87,035
2,862 students
York Suburban SD
$93,130
2,874 students
Donegal SD
$81,543
2,877 students
Uniontown Area SD
$82,486
2,523 students
Shikellamy SD
$99,220
2,882 students
Lower Moreland Township SD
$103,899
2,494 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West York Area SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West York Area SD's average teacher salary at $76,320, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does West York Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

West York Area SD pays 9.7% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $76,320.

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

West York Area SD pays 11.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,320.

What is the per-pupil spending in West York Area SD?

West York Area SD spends approximately $23,695 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West York Area SD?

West York Area SD has 2,702 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of West York Area SD's total expenditure of $64.0M (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. West York 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.