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Freeport SD 145

Freeport SD 145's estimated average teacher salary is $71,719; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,719
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,914
Per-pupil spending
3,520
Students enrolled
55th
Pct. in IL
$71,719

Freeport SD 145 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,719, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,520 students.

  • 55th percentile for Illinois
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,719

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,914

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,520 students

Salary vs State Average 83.1%

16.9% below Illinois average

Nationally, Freeport SD 145'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.)

Freeport SD 145's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,719 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. Freeport SD 145 $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 Freeport SD 145

Freeport SD 145 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 3,520 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,914. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,719, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1715900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Freeport SD 145 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 55% of them.

On the budget side, Freeport SD 145 reports $77.1M in total expenditure against $83.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Freeport SD 145 compare?

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

Freeport SD 145 $71,719
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Freeport SD 145 pays -21.1% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $21,914 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

$83.9M
Total Revenue
$77.1M
Total Expenditure
$19.2M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

North Palos SD 117
$87,580
3,400 students
Grayslake CCSD 46
$78,358
3,640 students
Wilmette SD 39
$107,283
3,394 students
Oak Park - River Forest SD 200
$139,615
3,383 students
Chsd 128
$160,543
3,359 students
Homer CCSD 33C
$75,155
3,684 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Freeport SD 145?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Freeport SD 145's average teacher salary at $71,719, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Freeport SD 145 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Freeport SD 145 pays 16.9% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $71,719.

How does Freeport SD 145 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Freeport SD 145 pays 16.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,719.

What is the per-pupil spending in Freeport SD 145?

Per-pupil spending in Freeport SD 145 runs approximately $21,914 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Freeport SD 145?

Freeport SD 145 has 3,520 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Freeport SD 145's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Freeport SD 145's total expenditure of $77.1M (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. Freeport SD 145'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.