Average Teacher Salary in Palmerton Area School District
The average teacher salary in Palmerton Area School District is $48,866.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $22,330 | $16,500 | $18,010 | $20,520 | $24,600 | $29,860 |
| Kindergarten | $51,650 | $28,710 | $38,580 | $52,120 | $64,070 | $75,680 |
| Elementary | $57,330 | $34,030 | $43,730 | $55,970 | $72,110 | $84,760 |
| Middle school | $58,560 | $39,680 | $46,210 | $55,020 | $70,170 | $82,950 |
| High school | $54,460 | $35,970 | $42,730 | $51,590 | $66,750 | $80,460 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 214
- Full time teachers: 122
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 16 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 20
- Instructional Coordinators: 2
- Elementary Teachers: 56
- Kindergarten Teachers: 5
- Pre-K Teachers: 0
- High School Teachers: 55
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 1,986
Financial Statistics for Palmerton Area School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $13,754,000
- Revenue from state sources: $8,476,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $1,002,000
- Total revenue: $23,232,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $11,238,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $10,215,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $3,675,000
- Expenditures per student: $257,000
- Total expenditures: $28,205,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $5,908,000
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $884,000
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $400,000
Information on Schools within Palmerton Area School District
Elementary Schools within the Palmerton Area School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Palmerton Franklin Education Center
680 Fourth St
Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-4914
|
|
18 to 1 | 10 | Kindergarten | 1st Grade |
|
School School Palmer El School
298 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-7538
|
|
18 to 1 | 28 | 2nd Grade | 6th Grade |
|
Towamensing El School
7920 Interchange Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235 610-681-4024
|
|
17 to 1 | 23 | Kindergarten | 6th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Palmerton Area School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Palmerton Area Junior High School
3529 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-2492
|
|
15 to 1 | 21 | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Palmerton Area School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Palmerton Area High School
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-3155
|
|
15 to 1 | 39 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $17,361
- Median family income: $42,072
- Median male income: $28,231
- Median female income: $15,245
- Median income of a renter: $22,614
- Median income of a home owner: $41,198
- Number of Households making:
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