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New Fairfield School District

New Fairfield School District's estimated average teacher salary is $114,190; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$114,190
Est. avg teacher salary
$50,116
Per-pupil spending
2,110
Students enrolled
74th
Pct. in CT
$114,190

New Fairfield School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $114,190, meaningfully above the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,110 students.

  • 74th percentile for Connecticut
  • 91st percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$114,190

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$50,116

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,110 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.5% above Connecticut average

Nationally, New Fairfield School District's estimated average out-pays 91% 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.)

New Fairfield School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$114,190 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This 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 New Fairfield School District

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 91% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $50,116 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About New Fairfield School District

New Fairfield School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 2,110 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $50,116. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $114,190, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0902730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in New Fairfield School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 74% of them.

New Fairfield School District's budget totals $105.7M in expenditure against $109.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 18% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.6M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does New Fairfield 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.

New Fairfield School District $114,190
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

New Fairfield School District pays +35.2% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $50,116 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$109.0M
Total Revenue
$105.7M
Total Expenditure
$19.5M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.6M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$1.7M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Watertown School District
$104,432
2,572 students
Brookfield School District
$104,078
2,588 students
Ellington School District
$102,967
2,604 students
Berlin School District
$119,246
2,622 students
Regional School District 14
$101,177
1,584 students
North Branford School District
$88,864
1,569 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in New Fairfield School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts New Fairfield School District's average teacher salary at $114,190, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

New Fairfield School District pays 7.5% more than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $114,190.

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

New Fairfield School District pays 33.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $114,190.

What is the per-pupil spending in New Fairfield School District?

New Fairfield School District spends approximately $50,116 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in New Fairfield School District?

New Fairfield School District has 2,110 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 18% of New Fairfield School District's total expenditure of $105.7M (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. New Fairfield 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.