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West Hartford School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $109,295 for West Hartford School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$109,295
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,245
Per-pupil spending
8,930
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in CT
$109,295

West Hartford School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $109,295, roughly in line with the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,930 students.

  • 64th percentile for Connecticut
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$109,295

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,245

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,930 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.9% above Connecticut average

Nationally, West Hartford School District's estimated average out-pays 89% 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.)

West Hartford School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$109,295 Top 11% higher than 89% 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. This 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 West Hartford School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,245 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About West Hartford School District

West Hartford School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Connecticut, serving 8,930 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,245. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $109,295, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0904920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in West Hartford School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 64% of them.

Budget figures show West Hartford School District reporting $234.4M in total expenditure against $240.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $51.7M, special-education teacher pay is $10.6M.

How does West Hartford 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.

West Hartford School District $109,295
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

West Hartford School District pays +29.5% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $26,245 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to West Hartford School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$240.2M
Total Revenue
$234.4M
Total Expenditure
$78.3M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$51.7M
Regular Program
$10.6M
Special Education
$5.8M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

East Hartford School District
$109,423
5,795 students
West Haven School District
$113,608
5,678 students
Glastonbury School District
$126,404
5,529 students
Milford School District
$113,033
5,313 students
Westport School District
$123,146
5,207 students
Wallingford School District
$105,950
5,206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Hartford School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West Hartford School District's average teacher salary at $109,295, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

West Hartford School District pays 2.9% more than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $109,295.

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

West Hartford School District pays 27.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $109,295.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Hartford School District?

West Hartford School District spends approximately $26,245 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Hartford School District?

West Hartford School District has 8,930 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of West Hartford School District's total expenditure of $234.4M (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. West Hartford 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.