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Columbia School District

Columbia School District's estimated average teacher salary is $74,131; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,131
Est. avg teacher salary
$34,089
Per-pupil spending
440
Students enrolled
0th
Pct. in CT
$74,131

Columbia School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,131, materially below the Connecticut average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 440 students.

  • 0th percentile for Connecticut
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 21% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,131

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$34,089

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

440 students

Salary vs State Average 69.8%

30.2% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Columbia School District's estimated average out-pays 50% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,131 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $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. Columbia 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 Columbia School District

  • With just 440 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $34,089 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Columbia School District

Columbia School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 440 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $34,089. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,131, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0900900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Columbia School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 30.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 0% of them.

Columbia School District reports $15.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $15.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 21% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.5M.

How does Columbia 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.

Columbia School District $74,131
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Columbia School District pays -12.2% less than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $34,089 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

Find comparable Connecticut 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 Columbia School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$15.0M
Total Revenue
$15.0M
Total Expenditure
$3.2M
Instruction Salaries
21% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.5M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Easton School District
$124,340
893 students
Lebanon School District
$85,391
922 students
Thompson School District
$117,193
935 students
East Haddam School District
$97,520
960 students
Mansfield School District
$120,466
996 students
East Windsor School District
$138,261
1,018 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbia School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Columbia School District's average teacher salary at $74,131, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Columbia School District pays 30.2% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $74,131.

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

Columbia School District pays 13.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,131.

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

Columbia School District spends approximately $34,089 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbia School District?

Columbia School District has 440 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 21% of Columbia School District's total expenditure of $15.0M (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. Columbia 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.