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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1721000

Kewanee CUSD 229

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Kewanee CUSD 229 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $58,474, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$58,474
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,464
Per-pupil spending
1,940
Students enrolled
20th
Pct. in IL
$58,474

Kewanee CUSD 229 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,474, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,940 students.

  • 20th percentile for Illinois
  • 14th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,474

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,464

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,940 students

Salary vs State Average 67.8%

32.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Kewanee CUSD 229's estimated average out-pays 14% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Kewanee CUSD 229's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,474 Top 86% higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Kewanee CUSD 229 $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 Kewanee CUSD 229

Kewanee CUSD 229 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,940 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,464. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,474, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1721000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Kewanee CUSD 229 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 32.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (31.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 20% of them.

On the budget side, Kewanee CUSD 229 reports $33.9M in total expenditure against $37.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Kewanee CUSD 229 compare?

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

Kewanee CUSD 229 $58,474
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Kewanee CUSD 229 pays -35.6% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $17,464 vs $25,647

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$37.0M
Total Revenue
$33.9M
Total Expenditure
$8.2M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307
$83,004
1,966 students
Murphysboro CUSD 186
$64,980
1,914 students
Homewood SD 153
$77,129
1,913 students
Manteno CUSD 5
$63,325
1,910 students
Macomb CUSD 185
$63,762
1,972 students
Columbia CUSD 4
$61,790
1,973 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kewanee CUSD 229?

Kewanee CUSD 229's average teacher salary is $58,474, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Kewanee CUSD 229 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Kewanee CUSD 229 pays 32.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $58,474.

How does Kewanee CUSD 229 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Kewanee CUSD 229 pays 31.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,474.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kewanee CUSD 229?

NCES FY2022 data puts Kewanee CUSD 229's per-student spending at approximately $17,464 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kewanee CUSD 229?

Kewanee CUSD 229 has 1,940 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Kewanee CUSD 229's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Kewanee CUSD 229's total expenditure of $33.9M (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. Kewanee CUSD 229'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.