Salisbury School District

Lakeville, Connecticut — 1 schools

296
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$30,861
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Salisbury School District operates 1 public schools serving 296 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 288 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Northwest Hills Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,861 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 81.9% local, 15.1% state, and 3.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $187,921 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #49 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 288:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American across the district's schools.

Salisbury Central School accounts for 100.0% of all Salisbury School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Salisbury School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Salisbury School District student-counselor ratio is 288:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Salisbury School District is typically wider than the Salisbury School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Salisbury School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.0%
Federal
15.1%
State
81.9%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
49 / 179
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Northwest Hills Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,114
Studio/mo
$1,316
1 BR/mo
$1,616
2 BR/mo
$2,082
3 BR/mo
$2,348
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$187,921
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Salisbury School District.

White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 8.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

288:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Salisbury School District

School Enrollment
Salisbury Central School
288

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salisbury School District?

Salisbury School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 296 students.

How much does Salisbury School District spend per student?

Salisbury School District spends $30,861 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #49 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Salisbury School District?

The average teacher salary in Salisbury School District is $187,921 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Salisbury School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Northwest Hills Planning Region County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Salisbury School District?

Salisbury School District students are 76.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Salisbury School District?

Salisbury School District has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #49 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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