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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1704770

Central CHSD 71

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $85,243 for Central CHSD 71 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$85,243
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,997
Per-pupil spending
629
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in IL
$85,243

Central CHSD 71 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $85,243, slightly below the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 629 students.

  • 78th percentile for Illinois
  • 69th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$85,243

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,997

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

629 students

Salary vs State Average 98.8%

1.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Central CHSD 71's estimated average out-pays 69% 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.)

Central CHSD 71's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$85,243 Top 31% higher than 69% 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. Central CHSD 71 $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 Central CHSD 71

Central CHSD 71 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 629 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,997. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $85,243, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1704770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Central CHSD 71 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 78% of them.

Budget figures show Central CHSD 71 reporting $10.1M in total expenditure against $11.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Central CHSD 71 compare?

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

Central CHSD 71 $85,243
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Central CHSD 71 pays -6.2% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,997 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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Salary-nearest districts to Central CHSD 71, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$11.9M
Total Revenue
$10.1M
Total Expenditure
$3.2M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Madison CUSD 12
$83,304
669 students
West Prairie CUSD 103
$49,815
589 students
Benton Cons HSD 103
$86,369
588 students
Anna CCSD 37
$66,437
586 students
Winchester CUSD 1
$60,088
586 students
Fisher CUSD 1
$55,625
586 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central CHSD 71?

The average teacher salary in Central CHSD 71 is $85,243 (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 Central CHSD 71 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Central CHSD 71 pays 1.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $85,243.

How does Central CHSD 71 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central CHSD 71 pays 0.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $85,243.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central CHSD 71?

Per-pupil spending in Central CHSD 71 runs approximately $15,997 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central CHSD 71?

Central CHSD 71 has 629 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central CHSD 71's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Central CHSD 71's total expenditure of $10.1M (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. Central CHSD 71'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.