Forest Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than fifty teachers and 500 students enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Forest Area School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,250 | $29,590-$46,460 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,700 | $37,860-$73,520 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Forest Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,960 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $22,500 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Forest Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Forest Area School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Forest Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 45 | 44 | 48 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Forest Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 35 | 35 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Forest Area School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Forest Area School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- North Clarion County School District (2 Schools)
- Titusville Area School District (6 Schools)
- Oil City Area School District (6 Schools)
- Cranberry Area School District (3 Schools)
- Valley Grove School District (2 Schools)
Forest Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Marienville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Forest Elementary School 120 West Birch St Marienville PA 16239 (814) 927-6688 | PK-6 | 11 | 95 |
| East Forest Junior / High School 120 West Birch St Marienville PA 16239 (814) 927-6688 | 7-12 | 11 | 107 |
Teaching in Tionesta
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forest Elementary School 22318 Route 62 Tionesta PA 16353 (814) 755-3302 | PK-6 | 15 | 178 |
| West Forest Junior / High School 22318 Route 62 Tionesta PA 16353 (814) 755-3611 | 7-12 | 12 | 135 |