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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1703990

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $59,542, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$59,542
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,459
Per-pupil spending
969
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in IL
$59,542

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,542, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 969 students.

  • 24th percentile for Illinois
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 21% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,542

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,459

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

969 students

Salary vs State Average 69.0%

31.0% below Illinois average

Nationally, Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's estimated average out-pays 16% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,542 Top 84% higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $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. Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 $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 the Numbers Say About Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 969 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,459. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,542, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1703990 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 31.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 24% of them.

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's budget totals $18.9M in expenditure against $14.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 21% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Illinois average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 $59,542
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 pays -34.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $19,459 vs $25,647

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$14.8M
Total Revenue
$18.9M
Total Expenditure
$4.0M
Instruction Salaries
21% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Bureau Valley CUSD 340
$66,858
980 students
Orion CUSD 223
$65,512
982 students
Dupo CUSD 196
$60,118
956 students
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11
$67,650
983 students
Carlyle CUSD 1
$71,534
985 students
Knoxville CUSD 202
$62,395
987 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

The average teacher salary in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 is $59,542 (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 Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 pays 31.0% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $59,542.

How does Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 pays 30.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,542.

What is the per-pupil spending in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

NCES FY2022 data puts Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's per-student spending at approximately $19,459 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 has 969 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 21% of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1's total expenditure of $18.9M (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. Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1'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.