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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1707980

Butler SD 53

Butler SD 53's estimated average teacher salary is $85,910; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$85,910
Est. avg teacher salary
$40,555
Per-pupil spending
445
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in IL
$85,910

Butler SD 53 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $85,910, slightly below the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 445 students.

  • 78th percentile for Illinois
  • 70th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$85,910

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$40,555

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

445 students

Salary vs State Average 99.6%

0.4% below Illinois average

Nationally, Butler SD 53's estimated average out-pays 70% 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.)

Butler SD 53's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$85,910 Top 30% higher than 70% 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. Butler SD 53 $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 stands out about Butler SD 53

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 445 students enrolled.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $40,555 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Butler SD 53

Butler SD 53 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 445 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $40,555. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $85,910, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1707980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Butler SD 53 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 78% of them.

Butler SD 53 reports $18.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $16.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Butler SD 53 compare?

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

Butler SD 53 $85,910
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Butler SD 53 pays -5.4% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $40,555 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

Find comparable Illinois districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Butler SD 53, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Butler SD 53, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$16.0M
Total Revenue
$18.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
$37,170
408 students
Galva CUSD 224
$52,603
484 students
Elverado CUSD 196
$49,108
406 students
Brownstown CUSD 201
$41,024
405 students
Crab Orchard CUSD 3
$65,766
486 students
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275
$65,222
486 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Butler SD 53?

The average teacher salary in Butler SD 53 is $85,910 (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 Butler SD 53 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Butler SD 53 pays 0.4% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $85,910.

How does Butler SD 53 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Butler SD 53 pays 0.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $85,910.

What is the per-pupil spending in Butler SD 53?

NCES FY2022 data puts Butler SD 53's per-student spending at approximately $40,555 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Butler SD 53?

Butler SD 53 has 445 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Butler SD 53's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Butler SD 53's total expenditure of $18.0M (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. Butler SD 53'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.