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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1711850

Decatur SD 61

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Decatur SD 61 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $71,414, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$71,414
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,855
Per-pupil spending
8,260
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in IL
$71,414

Decatur SD 61 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,414, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,260 students.

  • 54th percentile for Illinois
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,414

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,855

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,260 students

Salary vs State Average 82.8%

17.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Decatur SD 61's estimated average out-pays 44% 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.)

Decatur SD 61's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,414 Top 56% higher than 44% 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. Decatur SD 61 $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 Decatur SD 61

Decatur SD 61 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 8,260 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,855. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,414, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1711850 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Decatur SD 61 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 54% of them.

On the budget side, Decatur SD 61 reports $155.7M in total expenditure against $158.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Decatur SD 61 compare?

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

Decatur SD 61 $71,414
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Decatur SD 61 pays -21.4% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $18,855 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 Decatur SD 61, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$158.0M
Total Revenue
$155.7M
Total Expenditure
$35.7M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Yorkville CUSD 115
$75,946
6,705 students
Lincoln Way CHSD 210
$98,489
6,665 students
Joliet PSD 86
$66,142
9,872 students
Quincy SD 172
$58,177
6,544 students
Champaign CUSD 4
$76,933
10,133 students
Round Lake CUSD 116
$89,837
6,359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Decatur SD 61?

The average teacher salary in Decatur SD 61 is $71,414 (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 Decatur SD 61 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Decatur SD 61 pays 17.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $71,414.

How does Decatur SD 61 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Decatur SD 61 pays 16.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,414.

What is the per-pupil spending in Decatur SD 61?

Decatur SD 61 spends approximately $18,855 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Decatur SD 61?

Decatur SD 61 has 8,260 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Decatur SD 61's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Decatur SD 61's total expenditure of $155.7M (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. Decatur SD 61'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.