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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1712210

Diamond Lake SD 76

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Diamond Lake SD 76 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $72,273, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$72,273
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,099
Per-pupil spending
871
Students enrolled
56th
Pct. in IL
$72,273

Diamond Lake SD 76 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,273, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 871 students.

  • 56th percentile for Illinois
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,273

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,099

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

871 students

Salary vs State Average 83.7%

16.3% below Illinois average

Nationally, Diamond Lake SD 76's estimated average out-pays 46% 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.)

Diamond Lake SD 76's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,273 Top 54% higher than 46% 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. Diamond Lake SD 76 $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 stands out about Diamond Lake SD 76

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,099 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Diamond Lake SD 76

Diamond Lake SD 76 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 871 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,099. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,273, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1712210 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Diamond Lake SD 76 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 56% of them.

Diamond Lake SD 76's budget totals $21.9M in expenditure against $22.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Diamond Lake SD 76 compare?

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

Diamond Lake SD 76 $72,273
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Diamond Lake SD 76 pays -20.4% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $25,099 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 Diamond Lake SD 76, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Diamond Lake SD 76, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$22.5M
Total Revenue
$21.9M
Total Expenditure
$6.3M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

South Holland SD 150
$80,211
844 students
North Greene CUSD 3
$61,247
843 students
Ridgewood CHSD 234
$135,037
839 students
Richland GSD 88A
$81,139
839 students
West Northfield SD 31
$91,008
905 students
Bismarck Henning CUSD
$57,139
835 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Diamond Lake SD 76?

Diamond Lake SD 76's average teacher salary is $72,273, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Diamond Lake SD 76 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Diamond Lake SD 76 pays 16.3% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $72,273.

How does Diamond Lake SD 76 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Diamond Lake SD 76 pays 15.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,273.

What is the per-pupil spending in Diamond Lake SD 76?

Diamond Lake SD 76 spends approximately $25,099 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Diamond Lake SD 76?

Diamond Lake SD 76 has 871 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Diamond Lake SD 76's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Diamond Lake SD 76's total expenditure of $21.9M (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. Diamond Lake SD 76'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.