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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4226070

Western Wayne SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Western Wayne SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $95,322, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$95,322
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,862
Per-pupil spending
1,756
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in PA
$95,322

Western Wayne SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,322, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,756 students.

  • 87th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,322

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,862

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,756 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.7% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Western Wayne SD's estimated average out-pays 79% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Western Wayne SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,322 Top 21% higher than 79% 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. Western Wayne 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 stands out about Western Wayne SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,862 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Western Wayne SD

Western Wayne SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 1,756 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,862. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,322, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4226070 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Western Wayne SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 87% of them.

On the budget side, Western Wayne SD reports $48.9M in total expenditure against $50.7M 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 $10.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does Western Wayne SD compare?

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

Western Wayne SD $95,322
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Western Wayne SD pays +27.4% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $27,862 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

Find comparable Pennsylvania districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Western Wayne SD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Western Wayne SD, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$50.7M
Total Revenue
$48.9M
Total Expenditure
$14.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.2M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

South Park SD
$82,200
1,786 students
Susquenita SD
$66,013
1,720 students
Yough SD
$73,959
1,795 students
Deer Lakes SD
$90,045
1,797 students
Freeport Area SD
$79,584
1,798 students
Bedford Area SD
$69,472
1,711 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Western Wayne SD?

Western Wayne SD's average teacher salary is $95,322, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Western Wayne SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Western Wayne SD pays 12.7% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $95,322.

How does Western Wayne SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Western Wayne SD pays 11.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,322.

What is the per-pupil spending in Western Wayne SD?

Per-pupil spending in Western Wayne SD runs approximately $27,862 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Western Wayne SD?

Western Wayne SD has 1,756 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Western Wayne SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Western Wayne SD's total expenditure of $48.9M (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. Western Wayne 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.