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Regional School District 08

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $82,416 for Regional School District 08 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,416
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,687
Per-pupil spending
1,198
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in CT
$82,416

Regional School District 08 (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,416, materially below the Connecticut average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,198 students.

  • 3rd percentile for Connecticut
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,416

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,687

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,198 students

Salary vs State Average 77.6%

22.4% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Regional School District 08's estimated average out-pays 65% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Regional School District 08's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,416 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $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 08 $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 08

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,687 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Regional School District 08

Regional School District 08 is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 1,198 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,687. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,416, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0903750 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 08 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 22.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 3% of them.

On the budget side, Regional School District 08 reports $33.2M in total expenditure against $35.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.

How does Regional School District 08 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 08 $82,416
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Regional School District 08 pays -2.4% less than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $27,687 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 08, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$35.7M
Total Revenue
$33.2M
Total Expenditure
$10.8M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.7M
Regular Program
$1.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Clinton School District
$91,589
1,542 students
Woodbridge School District
$109,304
845 students
Litchfield School District
$84,709
834 students
Regional School District 07
$103,831
830 students
Redding School District
$134,068
827 students
North Branford School District
$88,864
1,569 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Regional School District 08?

The average teacher salary in Regional School District 08 is $82,416 (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 Regional School District 08 teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Regional School District 08 pays 22.4% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $82,416.

How does Regional School District 08 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Regional School District 08 pays 3.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,416.

What is the per-pupil spending in Regional School District 08?

Regional School District 08 spends approximately $27,687 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Regional School District 08?

Regional School District 08 has 1,198 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Regional School District 08's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Regional School District 08's total expenditure of $33.2M (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 08'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.