Salisbury Township SD

Allentown, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

1,490
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$28,354
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Salisbury Township SD operates 3 public schools serving 1,490 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,455 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lehigh County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,354 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 71.6% local, 20.6% state, and 7.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $101,623 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #266 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 333.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.3% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.

Salisbury Shs accounts for 37.5% of all Salisbury Township SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Salisbury Township SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Salisbury Township SD student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Salisbury Township SD is typically wider than the Salisbury Township SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Salisbury Township SD chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Salisbury Township SD is typically wider than the Salisbury Township SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
20.6%
State
71.6%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
266 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lehigh County county, where this district is located.

$1,130
Studio/mo
$1,341
1 BR/mo
$1,634
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,195
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,623
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Salisbury Township SD.

White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 10.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
333.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Salisbury Township SD

School Enrollment
Salisbury Shs
546
Salisbury El Sch
461
Salisbury Ms
448

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salisbury Township SD?

Salisbury Township SD has 3 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,490 students.

How much does Salisbury Township SD spend per student?

Salisbury Township SD spends $28,354 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #266 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Salisbury Township SD?

The average teacher salary in Salisbury Township SD is $101,623 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Salisbury Township SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lehigh County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Salisbury Township SD?

Salisbury Township SD students are 53.3% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Salisbury Township SD?

Salisbury Township SD has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #266 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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