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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1722770

Liberty CUSD 2

Liberty CUSD 2's estimated average teacher salary is $48,475; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$48,475
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,676
Per-pupil spending
621
Students enrolled
4th
Pct. in IL
$48,475

Liberty CUSD 2 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $48,475, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 621 students.

  • 4th percentile for Illinois
  • 3rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$48,475

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,676

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

621 students

Salary vs State Average 56.2%

43.8% below Illinois average

Nationally, Liberty CUSD 2's estimated average out-pays 3% 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.)

Liberty CUSD 2's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$48,475 Top 97% higher than 3% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Liberty CUSD 2 $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 Liberty CUSD 2

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 3% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Liberty CUSD 2

Liberty CUSD 2 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 621 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,676. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $48,475, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1722770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Liberty CUSD 2 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 43.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (43.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 4% of them.

On the budget side, Liberty CUSD 2 reports $8.5M in total expenditure against $9.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Liberty CUSD 2 compare?

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

Liberty CUSD 2 $48,475
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Liberty CUSD 2 pays -46.6% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $13,676 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

Find comparable Illinois districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Liberty CUSD 2, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Liberty CUSD 2, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$9.1M
Total Revenue
$8.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.9M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

North Clay CUSD 25
$47,745
566 students
Villa Grove CUSD 302
$52,968
621 students
Benjamin SD 25
$83,654
620 students
Spring Valley CCSD 99
$56,580
619 students
Paris CUSD 4
$49,139
619 students
Goreville CUD 1
$70,341
626 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Liberty CUSD 2?

Liberty CUSD 2's average teacher salary is $48,475, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Liberty CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Liberty CUSD 2 pays 43.8% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $48,475.

How does Liberty CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Liberty CUSD 2 pays 43.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $48,475.

What is the per-pupil spending in Liberty CUSD 2?

Liberty CUSD 2 spends approximately $13,676 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Liberty CUSD 2?

Liberty CUSD 2 has 621 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Liberty CUSD 2's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Liberty CUSD 2's total expenditure of $8.5M (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. Liberty CUSD 2'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.