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Madison School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Madison School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $99,987, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$99,987
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,607
Per-pupil spending
2,386
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in CT
$99,987

Madison School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $99,987, materially below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,386 students.

  • 39th percentile for Connecticut
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,987

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,607

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,386 students

Salary vs State Average 94.1%

5.9% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Madison 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,987 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Madison 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 Madison School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $29,607 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Madison School District

Madison School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 2,386 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,607. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $99,987, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0902280 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Madison School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 39% of them.

Madison School District reports $70.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $72.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.5M.

How does Madison 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.

Madison School District $99,987
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Madison School District pays +18.4% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $29,607 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 Madison School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$72.6M
Total Revenue
$70.6M
Total Expenditure
$23.8M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.1M
Regular Program
$3.5M
Special Education
$2.0M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

East Hampton School District
$121,373
1,772 students
Regional School District 17
$101,053
1,770 students
Granby School District
$102,552
1,753 students
New London School District
$89,502
3,021 students
Avon School District
$119,122
3,044 students
Griswold School District
$87,478
1,712 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Madison School District?

Madison School District's average teacher salary is $99,987, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Madison School District pays 5.9% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $99,987.

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

Madison School District pays 16.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $99,987.

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

Per-pupil spending in Madison School District runs approximately $29,607 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Madison School District?

Madison School District has 2,386 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Madison School District's total expenditure of $70.6M (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. Madison 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.