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Smyrna School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $90,829, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Smyrna School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,829
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,860
Per-pupil spending
6,034
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in DE
$90,829

Smyrna School District (Delaware) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,829, roughly in line with the Delaware average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,034 students.

  • 68th percentile for Delaware
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,829

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,860

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,034 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.9% above Delaware average

Nationally, Smyrna School District's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,829 Top 25% higher than 75% 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. Smyrna 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 Smyrna School District

Smyrna School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Delaware, serving 6,034 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,860. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,829, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1001620 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Delaware statewide average of $87,434, teacher pay in Smyrna School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Delaware, it pays more than 68% of them.

Smyrna School District reports $95.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $98.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.1M, special-education teacher pay is $20.6M.

How does Smyrna School District compare?

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

Smyrna School District $90,829
Red Clay Consolidated School District $85,534
Delaware avg $87,434
National avg $85,759

Smyrna School District pays +6.2% more than Red Clay Consolidated School District · per-pupil $15,860 vs $23,101

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$98.7M
Total Revenue
$95.7M
Total Expenditure
$35.1M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.1M
Regular Program
$20.6M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational

Other Delaware Districts

Delmar School District
$85,597
1,416 students
Sussex Technical School District
$95,598
1,306 students
POLYTECH School District
$85,753
1,196 students
Appoquinimink School District
$93,444
12,466 students
Christina School District
$108,771
13,397 students
Red Clay Consolidated School District
$85,534
14,837 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Smyrna School District?

Smyrna School District's average teacher salary is $90,829, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Smyrna School District teacher pay compare to the Delaware average?

Smyrna School District pays 3.9% more than the Delaware state average of $87,434. The district's average is $90,829.

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

Smyrna School District pays 5.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,829.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Smyrna School District's per-student spending at approximately $15,860 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Smyrna School District?

Smyrna School District has 6,034 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Smyrna School District's total expenditure of $95.7M (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. Smyrna 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.