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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1722980

Lincoln ESD 27

Estimated average teacher salary of $52,270, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lincoln ESD 27 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$52,270
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,027
Per-pupil spending
1,022
Students enrolled
8th
Pct. in IL
$52,270

Lincoln ESD 27 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $52,270, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,022 students.

  • 8th percentile for Illinois
  • 5th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$52,270

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,027

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,022 students

Salary vs State Average 60.6%

39.4% below Illinois average

Nationally, Lincoln ESD 27's estimated average out-pays 5% 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.)

Lincoln ESD 27's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,270 Top 95% higher than 5% 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. Lincoln ESD 27 $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 Lincoln ESD 27

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 5% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Lincoln ESD 27

Lincoln ESD 27 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,022 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,027. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $52,270, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1722980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Lincoln ESD 27 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 39.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (39.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 8% of them.

On the budget side, Lincoln ESD 27 reports $18.4M in total expenditure against $20.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Lincoln ESD 27 compare?

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

Lincoln ESD 27 $52,270
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Lincoln ESD 27 pays -42.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $18,027 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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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 Lincoln ESD 27, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Lincoln ESD 27, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$20.3M
Total Revenue
$18.4M
Total Expenditure
$5.8M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Arthur CUSD 305
$57,031
1,051 students
LaGrange Highlands SD 106
$94,609
992 students
Johnston City CUSD 1
$61,515
1,053 students
Beecher CUSD 200U
$76,937
1,054 students
Sunnybrook SD 171
$64,373
988 students
Knoxville CUSD 202
$62,395
987 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lincoln ESD 27?

The average teacher salary in Lincoln ESD 27 is $52,270 (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 Lincoln ESD 27 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Lincoln ESD 27 pays 39.4% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $52,270.

How does Lincoln ESD 27 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lincoln ESD 27 pays 39.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $52,270.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lincoln ESD 27?

Per-pupil spending in Lincoln ESD 27 runs approximately $18,027 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lincoln ESD 27?

Lincoln ESD 27 has 1,022 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lincoln ESD 27's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Lincoln ESD 27's total expenditure of $18.4M (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. Lincoln ESD 27'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.