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Thompson School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Thompson School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $117,193, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$117,193
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,003
Per-pupil spending
935
Students enrolled
79th
Pct. in CT
$117,193

Thompson School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $117,193, meaningfully above the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 935 students.

  • 79th percentile for Connecticut
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$117,193

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,003

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

935 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.3% above Connecticut average

Nationally, Thompson School District's estimated average out-pays 93% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$117,193 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Thompson 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 Thompson School District

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,003 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Thompson School District

Thompson School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 935 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,003. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $117,193, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0904530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Thompson School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (36.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 79% of them.

Thompson School District's budget totals $26.2M in expenditure against $26.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Thompson 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.

Thompson School District $117,193
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Thompson School District pays +38.8% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $28,003 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 Thompson School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$26.2M
Total Revenue
$26.2M
Total Expenditure
$8.0M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.4M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

East Granby School District
$99,023
818 students
Regional School District 09
$153,437
813 students
Regional School District 04
$96,577
791 students
Woodstock School District
$94,658
790 students
Old Saybrook School District
$106,511
1,085 students
Regional School District 19
$102,676
1,094 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Thompson School District?

The average teacher salary in Thompson School District is $117,193 (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 Thompson School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Thompson School District pays 10.3% more than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $117,193.

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

Thompson School District pays 36.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $117,193.

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

Per-pupil spending in Thompson School District runs approximately $28,003 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Thompson School District?

Thompson School District has 935 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Thompson School District's total expenditure of $26.2M (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. Thompson 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.