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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1704020

Argo CHSD 217

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Argo CHSD 217 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $146,319, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$146,319
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,997
Per-pupil spending
1,943
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in IL
$146,319

Argo CHSD 217 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $146,319, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,943 students.

  • 99th percentile for Illinois
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$146,319

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,997

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,943 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

69.6% above Illinois average

Nationally, Argo CHSD 217's estimated average out-pays 98% 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.)

Argo CHSD 217's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$146,319 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Argo CHSD 217 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Argo CHSD 217

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,997 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Argo CHSD 217

Argo CHSD 217 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,943 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,997. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $146,319, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1704020 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Argo CHSD 217 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 69.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (70.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 99% of them.

On the budget side, Argo CHSD 217 reports $56.3M in total expenditure against $59.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Argo CHSD 217 compare?

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

Argo CHSD 217 $146,319
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Argo CHSD 217 pays +61.1% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $28,997 vs $25,647

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

$59.2M
Total Revenue
$56.3M
Total Expenditure
$17.5M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

ESD 159
$82,374
1,685 students
Bellwood SD 88
$66,950
2,207 students
Queen Bee SD 16
$88,074
1,678 students
Mundelein Cons HSD 120
$139,975
2,209 students
Hononegah CHD 207
$97,019
1,940 students
Kewanee CUSD 229
$58,474
1,940 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Argo CHSD 217?

The average teacher salary in Argo CHSD 217 is $146,319 (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 Argo CHSD 217 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Argo CHSD 217 pays 69.6% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $146,319.

How does Argo CHSD 217 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Argo CHSD 217 pays 70.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $146,319.

What is the per-pupil spending in Argo CHSD 217?

Per-pupil spending in Argo CHSD 217 runs approximately $28,997 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Argo CHSD 217?

Argo CHSD 217 has 1,943 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Argo CHSD 217's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Argo CHSD 217's total expenditure of $56.3M (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. Argo CHSD 217'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.