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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1721630

La Grange SD 105 South

Estimated average teacher salary of $74,324, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for La Grange SD 105 South - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,324
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,078
Per-pupil spending
1,224
Students enrolled
60th
Pct. in IL
$74,324

La Grange SD 105 South (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,324, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,224 students.

  • 60th percentile for Illinois
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,324

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,078

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,224 students

Salary vs State Average 86.1%

13.9% below Illinois average

Nationally, La Grange SD 105 South's estimated average out-pays 50% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

La Grange SD 105 South's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,324 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. La Grange SD 105 South $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 La Grange SD 105 South

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,078 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About La Grange SD 105 South

La Grange SD 105 South is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,224 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,078. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,324, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1721630 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in La Grange SD 105 South runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 60% of them.

Budget figures show La Grange SD 105 South reporting $33.1M in total expenditure against $38.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does La Grange SD 105 South compare?

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

La Grange SD 105 South $74,324
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

La Grange SD 105 South pays -18.2% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $27,078 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

$38.3M
Total Revenue
$33.1M
Total Expenditure
$10.9M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Wilmington CUSD 209U
$58,041
1,297 students
Ottawa Twp HSD 140
$79,725
1,299 students
Centralia SD 135
$71,047
1,148 students
Peotone CUSD 207U
$63,037
1,307 students
Hamilton Co CUSD 10
$61,492
1,139 students
Pontiac CCSD 429
$75,897
1,136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in La Grange SD 105 South?

La Grange SD 105 South's average teacher salary is $74,324, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does La Grange SD 105 South teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

La Grange SD 105 South pays 13.9% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $74,324.

How does La Grange SD 105 South teacher pay compare to the national average?

La Grange SD 105 South pays 13.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,324.

What is the per-pupil spending in La Grange SD 105 South?

NCES FY2022 data puts La Grange SD 105 South's per-student spending at approximately $27,078 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in La Grange SD 105 South?

La Grange SD 105 South has 1,224 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of La Grange SD 105 South's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of La Grange SD 105 South's total expenditure of $33.1M (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. La Grange SD 105 South'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.