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Shelton School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $77,557 for Shelton School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,557
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,528
Per-pupil spending
4,312
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in CT
$77,557

Shelton School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $77,557, materially below the Connecticut average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,312 students.

  • 1st percentile for Connecticut
  • 57th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -16.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,557

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,528

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,312 students

Salary vs State Average 73.0%

27.0% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Shelton School District's estimated average out-pays 57% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$77,557 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Shelton 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 the Numbers Say About Shelton School District

Shelton School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Connecticut, serving 4,312 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,528. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $77,557, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0904050 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Shelton School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 27.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 1% of them.

Shelton School District reports $97.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $97.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.8M, special-education teacher pay is $5.2M.

How does Shelton 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.

Shelton School District $77,557
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Shelton School District pays -8.1% less than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $22,528 vs $23,968

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$97.6M
Total Revenue
$97.1M
Total Expenditure
$26.0M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.8M
Regular Program
$5.2M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$1.9M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Guilford School District
$99,744
3,106 students
Glastonbury School District
$126,404
5,529 students
Avon School District
$119,122
3,044 students
New London School District
$89,502
3,021 students
West Haven School District
$113,608
5,678 students
Windham School District
$94,233
2,921 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Shelton School District?

The average teacher salary in Shelton School District is $77,557 (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 Shelton School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Shelton School District pays 27.0% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $77,557.

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

Shelton School District pays 9.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $77,557.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Shelton School District's per-student spending at approximately $22,528 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Shelton School District?

Shelton School District has 4,312 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Shelton School District's total expenditure of $97.1M (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. Shelton 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.