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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1706120

Bethalto CUSD 8

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Bethalto CUSD 8 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $83,644, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$83,644
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,743
Per-pupil spending
2,412
Students enrolled
76th
Pct. in IL
$83,644

Bethalto CUSD 8 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $83,644, slightly below the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,412 students.

  • 76th percentile for Illinois
  • 67th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +31.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$83,644

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,743

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,412 students

Salary vs State Average 96.9%

3.1% below Illinois average

Nationally, Bethalto CUSD 8's estimated average out-pays 67% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Bethalto CUSD 8's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$83,644 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bethalto CUSD 8 $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 Bethalto CUSD 8

Bethalto CUSD 8 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 2,412 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,743. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $83,644, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1706120 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Bethalto CUSD 8 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.1% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 76% of them.

Budget figures show Bethalto CUSD 8 reporting $40.4M in total expenditure against $41.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Bethalto CUSD 8 compare?

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

Bethalto CUSD 8 $83,644
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Bethalto CUSD 8 pays -7.9% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $16,743 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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Salary-nearest districts to Bethalto CUSD 8, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$41.1M
Total Revenue
$40.4M
Total Expenditure
$12.9M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

East Moline SD 37
$83,427
2,562 students
Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
$87,227
2,564 students
Lake Park CHSD 108
$118,691
2,570 students
CCSD 89
$80,604
2,254 students
Summit Hill SD 161
$77,731
2,573 students
Richland County CUSD 1
$67,239
2,236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bethalto CUSD 8?

Bethalto CUSD 8's average teacher salary is $83,644, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Bethalto CUSD 8 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Bethalto CUSD 8 pays 3.1% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $83,644.

How does Bethalto CUSD 8 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Bethalto CUSD 8 pays 2.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $83,644.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bethalto CUSD 8?

Per-pupil spending in Bethalto CUSD 8 runs approximately $16,743 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bethalto CUSD 8?

Bethalto CUSD 8 has 2,412 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Bethalto CUSD 8's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Bethalto CUSD 8's total expenditure of $40.4M (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. Bethalto CUSD 8'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.