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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1721720

Lake Bluff ESD 65

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lake Bluff ESD 65 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $97,238, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$97,238
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,400
Per-pupil spending
863
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in IL
$97,238

Lake Bluff ESD 65 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $97,238, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 863 students.

  • 90th percentile for Illinois
  • 81st percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$97,238

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,400

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

863 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.7% above Illinois average

Nationally, Lake Bluff ESD 65's estimated average out-pays 81% 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.)

Lake Bluff ESD 65's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$97,238 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lake Bluff ESD 65 $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 Lake Bluff ESD 65

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,400 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lake Bluff ESD 65

Lake Bluff ESD 65 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 863 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,400. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $97,238, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1721720 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Lake Bluff ESD 65 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 90% of them.

Budget figures show Lake Bluff ESD 65 reporting $22.8M in total expenditure against $25.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Lake Bluff ESD 65 compare?

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

Lake Bluff ESD 65 $97,238
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Lake Bluff ESD 65 pays +7.0% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $26,400 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

$25.7M
Total Revenue
$22.8M
Total Expenditure
$7.7M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Fieldcrest CUSD 6
$71,775
867 students
New Berlin CUSD 16
$62,169
859 students
Washington SD 52
$59,465
870 students
Diamond Lake SD 76
$72,273
871 students
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
$72,271
871 students
Illini Bluffs CUSD 327
$52,049
871 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lake Bluff ESD 65?

The average teacher salary in Lake Bluff ESD 65 is $97,238 (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 Lake Bluff ESD 65 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Lake Bluff ESD 65 pays 12.7% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $97,238.

How does Lake Bluff ESD 65 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lake Bluff ESD 65 pays 13.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $97,238.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Bluff ESD 65?

Lake Bluff ESD 65 spends approximately $26,400 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lake Bluff ESD 65?

Lake Bluff ESD 65 has 863 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lake Bluff ESD 65's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Lake Bluff ESD 65's total expenditure of $22.8M (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. Lake Bluff ESD 65'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.