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Central SD 104

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Central SD 104 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $56,776, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$56,776
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,771
Per-pupil spending
559
Students enrolled
16th
Pct. in IL
$56,776

Central SD 104 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $56,776, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 559 students.

  • 16th percentile for Illinois
  • 11th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$56,776

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,771

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

559 students

Salary vs State Average 65.8%

34.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Central SD 104's estimated average out-pays 11% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Central SD 104's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$56,776 Top 89% higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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 SD 104 $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 SD 104

Central SD 104 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 559 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,771. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $56,776, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1709170 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 SD 104 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 34.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 16% of them.

Budget figures show Central SD 104 reporting $8.8M in total expenditure against $9.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Central SD 104 compare?

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

Central SD 104 $56,776
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Central SD 104 pays -37.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,771 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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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 Central SD 104, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Central SD 104, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$9.9M
Total Revenue
$8.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.8M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5
$64,351
527 students
Marseilles ESD 150
$58,975
527 students
Atwood Heights SD 125
$65,679
592 students
Milford Area Public Schools District 124
$59,417
526 students
East Prairie SD 73
$93,114
525 students
West Washington Co CUD 10
$60,767
524 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central SD 104?

The average teacher salary in Central SD 104 is $56,776 (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 SD 104 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Central SD 104 pays 34.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $56,776.

How does Central SD 104 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central SD 104 pays 33.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $56,776.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central SD 104?

Central SD 104 spends approximately $15,771 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central SD 104?

Central SD 104 has 559 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central SD 104's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Central SD 104's total expenditure of $8.8M (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 SD 104'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.