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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1710410

Central CUSD 4

Estimated average teacher salary of $63,902, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Central CUSD 4 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,902
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,475
Per-pupil spending
970
Students enrolled
36th
Pct. in IL
$63,902

Central CUSD 4 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,902, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 970 students.

  • 36th percentile for Illinois
  • 26th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,902

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,475

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

970 students

Salary vs State Average 74.0%

26.0% below Illinois average

Nationally, Central CUSD 4's estimated average out-pays 26% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Central CUSD 4's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,902 Top 74% higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Central CUSD 4 $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 CUSD 4

Central CUSD 4 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 970 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,475. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,902, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1710410 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 CUSD 4 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 26.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 36% of them.

On the budget side, Central CUSD 4 reports $16.0M in total expenditure against $17.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Central CUSD 4 compare?

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

Central CUSD 4 $63,902
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Central CUSD 4 pays -29.7% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $16,475 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 CUSD 4, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$17.7M
Total Revenue
$16.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

County of Woodford School
$88,032
958 students
Carbondale CHSD 165
$84,184
958 students
Orion CUSD 223
$65,512
982 students
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11
$67,650
983 students
Dupo CUSD 196
$60,118
956 students
Carlyle CUSD 1
$71,534
985 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central CUSD 4?

The average teacher salary in Central CUSD 4 is $63,902 (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 CUSD 4 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Central CUSD 4 pays 26.0% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $63,902.

How does Central CUSD 4 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central CUSD 4 pays 25.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,902.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central CUSD 4?

Central CUSD 4 spends approximately $16,475 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central CUSD 4?

Central CUSD 4 has 970 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central CUSD 4's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Central CUSD 4's total expenditure of $16.0M (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. Central CUSD 4'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.