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Waterford School District

Waterford School District's estimated average teacher salary is $119,543; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$119,543
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,797
Per-pupil spending
2,246
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in CT
$119,543

Waterford School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $119,543, meaningfully above the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,246 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Connecticut
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$119,543

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,797

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,246 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.5% above Connecticut average

Nationally, Waterford 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$119,543 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. Waterford 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 Waterford 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 $29,797 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Waterford School District

Waterford School District is a small school district in Connecticut, serving 2,246 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,797. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $119,543, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0904860 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Waterford School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (39.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show Waterford School District reporting $66.9M in total expenditure against $72.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $15.3M, special-education teacher pay is $3.7M.

How does Waterford 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.

Waterford School District $119,543
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Waterford School District pays +41.6% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $29,797 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$72.2M
Total Revenue
$66.9M
Total Expenditure
$23.8M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.3M
Regular Program
$3.7M
Special Education
$1.8M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

North Branford School District
$88,864
1,569 students
Clinton School District
$91,589
1,542 students
Coventry School District
$95,099
1,531 students
Canton School District
$101,644
1,494 students
New London School District
$89,502
3,021 students
Avon School District
$119,122
3,044 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Waterford School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Waterford School District's average teacher salary at $119,543, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Waterford School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Waterford School District pays 12.5% more than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $119,543.

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

Waterford School District pays 39.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $119,543.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Waterford School District's per-student spending at approximately $29,797 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Waterford School District?

Waterford School District has 2,246 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Waterford School District's total expenditure of $66.9M (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. Waterford 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.