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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1713970

Elmhurst SD 205

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $107,377 for Elmhurst SD 205 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$107,377
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,817
Per-pupil spending
8,289
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in IL
$107,377

Elmhurst SD 205 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $107,377, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,289 students.

  • 94th percentile for Illinois
  • 88th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$107,377

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,817

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,289 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

24.4% above Illinois average

Nationally, Elmhurst SD 205's estimated average out-pays 88% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Elmhurst SD 205's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$107,377 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Elmhurst SD 205 $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 Elmhurst SD 205

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,817 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Elmhurst SD 205

Elmhurst SD 205 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 8,289 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,817. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $107,377, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1713970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Elmhurst SD 205 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 24.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 94% of them.

Budget figures show Elmhurst SD 205 reporting $238.9M in total expenditure against $191.3M 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 Elmhurst SD 205 compare?

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

Elmhurst SD 205 $107,377
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Elmhurst SD 205 pays +18.2% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $28,817 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$191.3M
Total Revenue
$238.9M
Total Expenditure
$64.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Round Lake CUSD 116
$89,837
6,359 students
Maine Township HSD 207
$158,068
6,335 students
Harlem UD 122
$78,421
6,286 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Elmhurst SD 205?

The average teacher salary in Elmhurst SD 205 is $107,377 (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 Elmhurst SD 205 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Elmhurst SD 205 pays 24.4% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $107,377.

How does Elmhurst SD 205 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Elmhurst SD 205 pays 25.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $107,377.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elmhurst SD 205?

Per-pupil spending in Elmhurst SD 205 runs approximately $28,817 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Elmhurst SD 205?

Elmhurst SD 205 has 8,289 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Elmhurst SD 205's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Elmhurst SD 205's total expenditure of $238.9M (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.

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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. Elmhurst SD 205'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.