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Christina School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $108,771 for Christina School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$108,771
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,267
Per-pupil spending
13,397
Students enrolled
95th
Pct. in DE
$108,771

Christina School District (Delaware) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $108,771, meaningfully above the Delaware average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 13,397 students.

  • 95th percentile for Delaware
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$108,771

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,267

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

13,397 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

24.4% above Delaware average

Nationally, Christina School District's estimated average out-pays 89% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$108,771 Top 11% higher than 89% 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. Christina 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 Christina School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,267 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Christina School District

Christina School District is a mid-sized school district in Delaware, serving 13,397 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,267. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $108,771, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1000200 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Delaware statewide average of $87,434, teacher pay in Christina School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 24.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Delaware, it pays more than 95% of them.

Christina School District's budget totals $405.5M in expenditure against $435.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $30.6M, special-education teacher pay is $84.8M.

How does Christina School District compare?

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

Christina School District $108,771
Red Clay Consolidated School District $85,534
Delaware avg $87,434
National avg $85,759

Christina School District pays +27.2% more than Red Clay Consolidated School District · per-pupil $30,267 vs $23,101

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Delaware 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 Christina School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Christina School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$435.5M
Total Revenue
$405.5M
Total Expenditure
$117.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$30.6M
Regular Program
$84.8M
Special Education
$2.5M
Vocational

Other Delaware Districts

Sussex Technical School District
$95,598
1,306 students
POLYTECH School District
$85,753
1,196 students
Appoquinimink School District
$93,444
12,466 students
Red Clay Consolidated School District
$85,534
14,837 students
Indian River School District
$89,958
10,651 students
Brandywine School District
$65,199
10,401 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Christina School District?

Christina School District's average teacher salary is $108,771, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Christina School District teacher pay compare to the Delaware average?

Christina School District pays 24.4% more than the Delaware state average of $87,434. The district's average is $108,771.

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

Christina School District pays 26.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $108,771.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Christina School District's per-student spending at approximately $30,267 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Christina School District?

Christina School District has 13,397 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Christina School District's total expenditure of $405.5M (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. Christina 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.