School district · Delaware · LEAID 1001080

Milford School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $74,022, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Milford School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,022
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,512
Per-pupil spending
4,325
Students enrolled
16th
Pct. in DE

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,022

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,512

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,325 students

Salary vs State Average 78.1%

21.9% below Delaware average

What the Numbers Say About Milford School District

Milford School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Delaware, serving 4,325 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,512. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $74,022, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1001080 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Delaware statewide average of $94,831, teacher pay in Milford School District runs materially below the state benchmark — a 21.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (10.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Delaware, it pays more than 16% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Milford School District reports $67.1M in total expenditure against $73.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.4M, special-education teacher pay is $12.3M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Milford 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.

Milford School District $74,022
Red Clay Consolidated School District $94,862
Delaware avg $94,831
National avg $82,292

Milford School District pays -22.0% less than Red Clay Consolidated School District · per-pupil $15,512 vs $23,101

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$73.7M
Total Revenue
$67.1M
Total Expenditure
$21.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.4M
Regular Program
$12.3M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Milford School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Milford School District is $74,022 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Milford School District pays 21.9% less than the Delaware state average of $94,831. The district's estimated average is $74,022.

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

Milford School District pays 10.0% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $74,022.

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

Milford School District spends approximately $15,512 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Milford School District?

Milford School District has 4,325 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Milford School District's total expenditure of $67.1M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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