Unfunded Liability
$12.17B
actuarial shortfall
FY2023 data · Public Plans Database
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board
A full financial snapshot of Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board: funded ratio, unfunded liability, member counts, and investment returns, drawn from 23 years of history in the Public Plans Database (Boston College CRR) and verified against actuarial valuations.
By PlainPension · · Connecticut · Teachers Plan · Data through FY2023
- Funded ratio
- 66.2%
- Health grade
- CReported funded ratio below full funding
- Market assets
- $23.87B
- Members
- 95,554
According to the Public Plans Database, compiled by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board is one of 197 public pension plans tracked nationwide. The plan card reports FY2023 valuation figures; the multi-year table includes FY2024 where PPD published it; this site’s database copy was last loaded in July 2026. See our methodology for the full source and update cadence.
Total Members
95,554
active + retired + vested
1-Year Return
13.4%
net investment return
4.5pp vs 5-yr avg
5-Year Avg Return
8.9%
annualized, net of fees
How Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board Funded Ratio Compares
Plan Funded Ratio 66.2%
National avg
A ratio of 66.2% compared against the national public-pension average of 75.5%.
Healthy Threshold
Plans above 80% are generally considered adequately funded by NASRA standards.
Participant Composition
The active-to-retiree ratio is a leading indicator of long-term plan sustainability, plans with more retirees than active contributors face mounting cash-flow pressure as benefit payments outpace incoming contributions.
Investment Policy Mix
Public pension plans report their asset allocation in their annual CAFR and actuarial valuation. Equity-heavy mixes capture market upside but introduce volatility; fixed-income tilts protect funded status during downturns at the cost of long-run return.
Historical Funded Ratio
| Year | Funded Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.3% |
| 2023 | 66.2% |
| 2022 | 66.5% |
| 2021 | 64.0% |
| 2020 | 59.1% |
| 2019 | 58.0% |
| 2018 | 56.1% |
| 2017 | 57.5% |
| 2016 | 54.6% |
| 2015 | 57.6% |
| 2014 | 57.8% |
| 2013 | 57.5% |
| 2012 | 59.2% |
| 2011 | 57.7% |
| 2010 | 62.8% |
| 2009 | 67.0% |
| 2008 | 67.9% |
| 2007 | 73.3% |
| 2006 | 73.0% |
| 2005 | 71.5% |
What the Data Says About Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board reports a funded ratio of 66.2% as of fiscal year 2023, earning a financial health grade of C in the Public Plans Database. The plan holds $23.87B in market assets against an unfunded liability of $12.17B. As a Teachers plan operating under Connecticut sponsorship, it covers 95,554 members (53,436 active contributors, 39,843 retirees drawing benefits).
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board is funded above the midpoint but still carries a real shortfall, 9 points below the 75.5% national average across tracked plans. A 5-year average investment return of 8.9% factors into the plan's overall trajectory.
For Connecticut taxpayers and plan members, the $12.17B unfunded gap is the actuarial shortfall this plan must close over time.
Where this data comes from + how funding gaps get resolved
These figures come from the Public Plans Database, a collaboration between the Boston College Center for Retirement Research and NASRA that compiles them from each plan's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) and actuarial valuations. The relationship between contribution adequacy and investment performance determines whether an unfunded liability narrows or expands year over year, and the gap itself is typically closed through some combination of higher contributions, investment returns, or benefit modifications. See our methodology for how public-pension funding differs from ERISA-backed private plans, and our disclaimer below before acting on this data.
Membership
53,436
Active Members
39,843
Retirees
95,554
Total Members
Plan Details
- Plan Type
- Teachers
- State
- Connecticut
- Market Assets
- $23.87B
Source: Public Plans Database (PPD)
Boston College CRR / NASRA
Boston College CRR / NASRA
Plans With a Similar Funded Ratio
The closest plans nationwide to Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board's 66.2% funded ratio.
Other Connecticut Plans
- Connecticut Municipal 70.8%
- Connecticut State Employees Retirement System 66.7%
- Hartford Municipal Employee Retirement Fund 65.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board fully funded?
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board has a funded ratio of 66.2% as of FY2023, earning a health grade of C. This funded ratio is an actuarial snapshot, not a solvency prediction. Compare its valuation date, asset method, and actuarial assumptions before drawing conclusions about a plan.
What happens if Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board runs out of money?
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board's reported financial data should be read with the plan's own actuarial valuation and governing documents. This page does not assess legal obligations or predict government action.
What does a funded ratio of 66.2% mean?
A funded ratio of 66.2% means that Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board currently has assets equal to 66.2% of its projected benefit obligations. The unfunded liability, the gap between assets and liabilities, stands at $12.17B. This represents a moderate funding gap that requires ongoing monitoring.
How does Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board compare to other public pensions?
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board is a Teachers plan in Connecticut serving 95,554 members. Nationally, the average funded ratio for public pension plans tracked by the Public Plans Database is approximately 75.5%. Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board's funded ratio of 66.2% places it near the national average.
How many members does Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board have?
Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board covers 95,554 total members, including 53,436 active employees and 39,843 retirees currently receiving benefits. The ratio of active members to retirees is a key indicator of plan sustainability, when the number of retirees grows relative to active contributors, funding pressure increases.
Related
Data sourced from official Public Plans Database and actuarial valuations from federal and state pension systems. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainPension
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Data sources used on this page
- Public Plans Database (PPD) - funded ratios, assets, liabilities, and member counts for US state and local public pension plans, maintained by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research with MissionSquare Research Institute and NASRA. publicplansdata.org
- NASRA - National Association of State Retirement Administrators public-pension actuarial and policy references. nasra.org
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