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Preston School District

Preston School District's estimated average teacher salary is $105,947; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,947
Est. avg teacher salary
$35,156
Per-pupil spending
423
Students enrolled
57th
Pct. in CT
$105,947

Preston School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $105,947, slightly below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 423 students.

  • 57th percentile for Connecticut
  • 87th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,947

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$35,156

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

423 students

Salary vs State Average 99.7%

0.3% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Preston School District's estimated average out-pays 87% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$105,947 Top 13% higher than 87% 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. Preston 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 Preston School District

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 423 students enrolled.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $35,156 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Preston School District

Preston School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 423 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $35,156. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $105,947, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0903420 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Preston School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 57% of them.

Preston School District reports $14.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $15.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Preston 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.

Preston School District $105,947
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Preston School District pays +25.5% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $35,156 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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Salary-nearest districts to Preston School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$15.1M
Total Revenue
$14.9M
Total Expenditure
$4.0M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.6M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Winchester School District
$122,458
559 students
Sprague School District
$86,471
279 students
Sherman School District
$109,785
261 students
Voluntown School District
$79,607
246 students
North Canaan School District
$110,880
234 students
Westbrook School District
$105,844
628 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Preston School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Preston School District's average teacher salary at $105,947, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Preston School District pays 0.3% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $105,947.

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

Preston School District pays 23.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $105,947.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Preston School District's per-student spending at approximately $35,156 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Preston School District?

Preston School District has 423 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Preston School District's total expenditure of $14.9M (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. Preston 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.