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School district · Connecticut · LEAID 0902040

Kent School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $101,408 for Kent School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$101,408
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,807
Per-pupil spending
212
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in CT
$101,408

Kent School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $101,408, slightly below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 212 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Connecticut
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$101,408

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,807

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

212 students

Salary vs State Average 95.5%

4.5% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Kent School District's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$101,408 Top 16% higher than 84% 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. Kent 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 Kent School District

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 212 students enrolled.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,807 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Kent School District

Kent School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 212 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,807. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $101,408, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0902040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Kent School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 42% of them.

Budget figures show Kent School District reporting $7.2M in total expenditure against $7.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 39% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Kent 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.

Kent School District $101,408
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Kent School District pays +20.1% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $33,807 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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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 Kent School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.2M
Total Revenue
$7.2M
Total Expenditure
$2.8M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.8M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Columbia School District
$74,131
440 students
Marlborough School District
$114,505
447 students
Canterbury School District
$100,225
461 students
Cooperative Educational Services
$168,800
469 students
Winchester School District
$122,458
559 students
Westbrook School District
$105,844
628 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kent School District?

The average teacher salary in Kent School District is $101,408 (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 Kent School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Kent School District pays 4.5% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $101,408.

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

Kent School District pays 18.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $101,408.

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

Per-pupil spending in Kent School District runs approximately $33,807 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kent School District?

Kent School District has 212 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 39% of Kent School District's total expenditure of $7.2M (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. Kent 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.