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Centralia SD 135

Centralia SD 135's estimated average teacher salary is $71,047; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,047
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,905
Per-pupil spending
1,148
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in IL
$71,047

Centralia SD 135 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,047, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,148 students.

  • 54th percentile for Illinois
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,047

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,905

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,148 students

Salary vs State Average 82.3%

17.7% below Illinois average

Nationally, Centralia SD 135's estimated average out-pays 43% 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.)

Centralia SD 135's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,047 Top 57% higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Centralia SD 135 $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 Centralia SD 135

Centralia SD 135 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,148 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,905. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,047, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1709270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Centralia SD 135 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 54% of them.

On the budget side, Centralia SD 135 reports $22.9M in total expenditure against $24.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Centralia SD 135 compare?

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

Centralia SD 135 $71,047
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Centralia SD 135 pays -21.8% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $19,905 vs $25,647

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$24.8M
Total Revenue
$22.9M
Total Expenditure
$6.2M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Porta CUSD 202
$60,036
1,060 students
Lincolnwood SD 74
$96,401
1,237 students
Shelbyville CUSD 4
$63,183
1,241 students
Beecher CUSD 200U
$76,937
1,054 students
Johnston City CUSD 1
$61,515
1,053 students
Arthur CUSD 305
$57,031
1,051 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Centralia SD 135?

The average teacher salary in Centralia SD 135 is $71,047 (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 Centralia SD 135 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Centralia SD 135 pays 17.7% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $71,047.

How does Centralia SD 135 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Centralia SD 135 pays 17.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,047.

What is the per-pupil spending in Centralia SD 135?

Centralia SD 135 spends approximately $19,905 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Centralia SD 135?

Centralia SD 135 has 1,148 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Centralia SD 135's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Centralia SD 135's total expenditure of $22.9M (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. Centralia SD 135'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.