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New Haven School District

New Haven School District's estimated average teacher salary is $99,432; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,432
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,592
Per-pupil spending
18,627
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in CT
$99,432

New Haven School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $99,432, materially below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 18,627 students.

  • 37th percentile for Connecticut
  • 82nd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,432

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,592

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

18,627 students

Salary vs State Average 93.6%

6.4% below Connecticut average

Nationally, New Haven School District's estimated average out-pays 82% 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 Haven School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,432 Top 18% higher than 82% 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. New Haven 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 New Haven School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,592 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About New Haven School District

New Haven School District is a mid-sized school district in Connecticut, serving 18,627 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,592. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $99,432, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0902790 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 Haven School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 37% of them.

New Haven School District's budget totals $476.7M in expenditure against $491.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $96.9M, special-education teacher pay is $16.4M.

How does New Haven 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 Haven School District $99,432
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

New Haven School District pays +17.8% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $25,592 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

$491.0M
Total Revenue
$476.7M
Total Expenditure
$151.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$96.9M
Regular Program
$16.4M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$9.7M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Vernon School District
$93,493
3,137 students
North Haven School District
$96,984
3,135 students
Bridgeport School District
$84,429
18,993 students
Waterbury School District
$79,033
16,369 students
Hartford School District
$98,117
16,364 students
Stamford School District
$117,204
15,631 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average teacher salary in New Haven School District is $99,432 (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 New Haven School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

New Haven School District pays 6.4% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $99,432.

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

New Haven School District pays 15.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $99,432.

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

New Haven School District spends approximately $25,592 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in New Haven School District?

New Haven School District has 18,627 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of New Haven School District's total expenditure of $476.7M (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 Haven 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.