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Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield School District's estimated average teacher salary is $95,461; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,461
Est. avg teacher salary
$32,895
Per-pupil spending
1,528
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in NJ
$95,461

Ridgefield School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,461, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,528 students.

  • 82nd percentile for New Jersey
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,461

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$32,895

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,528 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.8% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Ridgefield School District's estimated average out-pays 79% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,461 Top 21% higher than 79% 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. Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $32,895 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 1,528 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $32,895. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,461, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3413770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Ridgefield School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 82% of them.

Ridgefield School District reports $50.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $51.2M 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 $7.7M, special-education teacher pay is $4.8M.

How does Ridgefield School District compare?

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

Ridgefield School District $95,461
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Ridgefield School District pays +0.2% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $32,895 vs $40,780

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 Ridgefield School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$51.2M
Total Revenue
$50.3M
Total Expenditure
$15.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.7M
Regular Program
$4.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Somerset Hills Regional School District
$96,877
1,718 students
Burlington City Public School District
$80,000
1,734 students
Northern Highlands Regional High School District
$111,058
1,315 students
Cresskill Public School District
$98,421
1,743 students
Fairview Public School District
$69,033
1,529 students
Florence Township School District
$78,977
1,523 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ridgefield School District?

Ridgefield School District's average teacher salary is $95,461, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Ridgefield School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Ridgefield School District pays 5.8% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $95,461.

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

Ridgefield School District pays 11.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,461.

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

Per-pupil spending in Ridgefield School District runs approximately $32,895 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ridgefield School District?

Ridgefield School District has 1,528 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Ridgefield School District's total expenditure of $50.3M (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. Ridgefield 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.