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Groton School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Groton School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $102,823, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$102,823
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,541
Per-pupil spending
4,048
Students enrolled
47th
Pct. in CT
$102,823

Groton School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $102,823, slightly below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,048 students.

  • 47th percentile for Connecticut
  • 85th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$102,823

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,541

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,048 students

Salary vs State Average 96.8%

3.2% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Groton School District's estimated average out-pays 85% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$102,823 Top 15% higher than 85% 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. Groton 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 Groton School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,541 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Groton School District

Groton School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Connecticut, serving 4,048 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,541. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $102,823, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0901770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Groton School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 47% of them.

Groton School District reports $115.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $122.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 30% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $22.9M, special-education teacher pay is $5.8M.

How does Groton 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.

Groton School District $102,823
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Groton School District pays +21.8% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $28,541 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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Salary-nearest districts to Groton School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$122.6M
Total Revenue
$115.5M
Total Expenditure
$34.9M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$22.9M
Regular Program
$5.8M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$3.3M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Killingly School District
$95,868
2,267 students
Simsbury School District
$114,370
4,027 students
Farmington School District
$112,009
4,012 students
New Canaan School District
$123,784
4,118 students
Naugatuck School District
$112,619
4,118 students
Cheshire School District
$114,193
4,123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Groton School District?

Groton School District's average teacher salary is $102,823, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Groton School District pays 3.2% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $102,823.

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

Groton School District pays 19.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $102,823.

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

Groton School District spends approximately $28,541 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Groton School District?

Groton School District has 4,048 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Groton School District's total expenditure of $115.5M (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. Groton 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.