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School district · Rhode Island · LEAID 4401020

South Kingstown

South Kingstown's estimated average teacher salary is $105,286; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,286
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,879
Per-pupil spending
2,586
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in RI
$105,286

South Kingstown (Rhode Island) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $105,286, meaningfully above the Rhode Island average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,586 students.

  • 85th percentile for Rhode Island
  • 87th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,286

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,879

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,586 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.6% above Rhode Island average

Nationally, South Kingstown's estimated average out-pays 87% 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.)

South Kingstown's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$105,286 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. South Kingstown $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 South Kingstown

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,879 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About South Kingstown

South Kingstown is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Rhode Island, serving 2,586 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,879. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $105,286, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4401020 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Rhode Island statewide average of $96,093, teacher pay in South Kingstown runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Rhode Island, it pays more than 85% of them.

South Kingstown's budget totals $69.5M in expenditure against $69.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.4M, special-education teacher pay is $3.0M.

How does South Kingstown compare?

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

South Kingstown $105,286
Providence $98,083
Rhode Island avg $96,093
National avg $85,759

South Kingstown pays +7.3% more than Providence · per-pupil $26,879 vs $26,311

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Rhode Island districts

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 South Kingstown, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to South Kingstown, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$69.5M
Total Revenue
$69.5M
Total Expenditure
$23.6M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.4M
Regular Program
$3.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Rhode Island Districts

Jamestown
$95,909
438 students
Foster
$83,762
221 students
Little Compton
$99,270
208 students
East Providence
$91,142
5,026 students
Woonsocket
$90,847
5,526 students
Pawtucket
$86,560
7,986 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Kingstown?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts South Kingstown's average teacher salary at $105,286, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does South Kingstown teacher pay compare to the Rhode Island average?

South Kingstown pays 9.6% more than the Rhode Island state average of $96,093. The district's average is $105,286.

How does South Kingstown teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Kingstown pays 22.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $105,286.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Kingstown?

South Kingstown spends approximately $26,879 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Kingstown?

South Kingstown has 2,586 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Kingstown's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of South Kingstown's total expenditure of $69.5M (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. South Kingstown'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.