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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1708550

CUSD 300

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): CUSD 300 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $73,329, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$73,329
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,479
Per-pupil spending
20,293
Students enrolled
59th
Pct. in IL
$73,329

CUSD 300 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,329, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 20,293 students.

  • 59th percentile for Illinois
  • 48th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,329

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,479

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

20,293 students

Salary vs State Average 85.0%

15.0% below Illinois average

Nationally, CUSD 300's estimated average out-pays 48% 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.)

CUSD 300's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,329 Top 52% higher than 48% 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. CUSD 300 $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 CUSD 300

CUSD 300 is a mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 20,293 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,479. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,329, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1708550 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in CUSD 300 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 59% of them.

CUSD 300 reports $395.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $416.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does CUSD 300 compare?

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

CUSD 300 $73,329
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

CUSD 300 pays -19.3% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $19,479 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 CUSD 300, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to CUSD 300, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$416.8M
Total Revenue
$395.3M
Total Expenditure
$105.0M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Rock Island SD 41
$81,922
6,194 students
Woodstock CUSD 200
$80,501
6,140 students
Collinsville CUSD 10
$65,631
6,097 students
Alton CUSD 11
$77,278
5,920 students
Comm Cons SD 59
$90,138
5,858 students
Granite City CUSD 9
$83,126
5,840 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in CUSD 300?

CUSD 300's average teacher salary is $73,329, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does CUSD 300 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

CUSD 300 pays 15.0% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $73,329.

How does CUSD 300 teacher pay compare to the national average?

CUSD 300 pays 14.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,329.

What is the per-pupil spending in CUSD 300?

Per-pupil spending in CUSD 300 runs approximately $19,479 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in CUSD 300?

CUSD 300 has 20,293 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of CUSD 300's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of CUSD 300's total expenditure of $395.3M (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. CUSD 300'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.