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School district · Connecticut · LEAID 0903660

Regional School District 05

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $93,797 for Regional School District 05 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$93,797
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,746
Per-pupil spending
2,105
Students enrolled
20th
Pct. in CT
$93,797

Regional School District 05 (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $93,797, materially below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,105 students.

  • 20th percentile for Connecticut
  • 78th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$93,797

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,746

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,105 students

Salary vs State Average 88.3%

11.7% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Regional School District 05's estimated average out-pays 78% 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.)

Regional School District 05's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$93,797 Top 22% higher than 78% 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. Regional School District 05 $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 Regional School District 05

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,746 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Regional School District 05

Regional School District 05 is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 2,105 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,746. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $93,797, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0903660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Regional School District 05 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 20% of them.

Budget figures show Regional School District 05 reporting $58.4M in total expenditure against $62.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Regional School District 05 compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Connecticut average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Regional School District 05 $93,797
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Regional School District 05 pays +11.1% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $27,746 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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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 Regional School District 05, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$62.6M
Total Revenue
$58.4M
Total Expenditure
$17.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.9M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Plainfield School District
$88,690
1,862 students
Madison School District
$99,987
2,386 students
Stonington School District
$96,954
1,797 students
Ledyard School District
$102,429
2,426 students
East Hampton School District
$121,373
1,772 students
Regional School District 17
$101,053
1,770 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Regional School District 05?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Regional School District 05's average teacher salary at $93,797, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Regional School District 05 teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Regional School District 05 pays 11.7% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $93,797.

How does Regional School District 05 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Regional School District 05 pays 9.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $93,797.

What is the per-pupil spending in Regional School District 05?

Per-pupil spending in Regional School District 05 runs approximately $27,746 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Regional School District 05?

Regional School District 05 has 2,105 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Regional School District 05's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Regional School District 05's total expenditure of $58.4M (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. Regional School District 05'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.