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School district · Connecticut · LEAID 0900660

Canterbury School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $100,225 for Canterbury School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,225
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,568
Per-pupil spending
461
Students enrolled
40th
Pct. in CT
$100,225

Canterbury School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,225, materially below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 461 students.

  • 40th percentile for Connecticut
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,225

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,568

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

461 students

Salary vs State Average 94.4%

5.6% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Canterbury School District's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

Canterbury School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,225 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Canterbury School District $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 Canterbury School District

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 461 students enrolled.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,568 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Canterbury School District

Canterbury School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 461 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,568. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,225, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0900660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Canterbury School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 40% of them.

Canterbury School District's budget totals $14.1M in expenditure against $14.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Canterbury School District compare?

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

Canterbury School District $100,225
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Canterbury School District pays +18.7% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $30,568 vs $23,968

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

$14.2M
Total Revenue
$14.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.7M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Regional School District 11
$76,437
207 students
Deep River School District
$117,703
204 students
Bolton School District
$94,512
744 students
Regional School District 12
$111,343
759 students
North Stonington School District
$91,559
767 students
Woodstock School District
$94,658
790 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Canterbury School District?

The average teacher salary in Canterbury School District is $100,225 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Canterbury School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Canterbury School District pays 5.6% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $100,225.

How does Canterbury School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Canterbury School District pays 16.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,225.

What is the per-pupil spending in Canterbury School District?

Canterbury School District spends approximately $30,568 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Canterbury School District?

Canterbury School District has 461 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Canterbury School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Canterbury School District's total expenditure of $14.1M (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. Canterbury School District'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.