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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1723250

Litchfield CUSD 12

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $75,990 for Litchfield CUSD 12 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,990
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,188
Per-pupil spending
1,286
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in IL
$75,990

Litchfield CUSD 12 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,990, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,286 students.

  • 64th percentile for Illinois
  • 54th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +59.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,990

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,188

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,286 students

Salary vs State Average 88.1%

11.9% below Illinois average

Nationally, Litchfield CUSD 12's estimated average out-pays 54% 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.)

Litchfield CUSD 12's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,990 Top 46% higher than 54% 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. Litchfield CUSD 12 $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 Litchfield CUSD 12

Litchfield CUSD 12 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,286 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,188. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,990, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1723250 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Litchfield CUSD 12 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 64% of them.

Budget figures show Litchfield CUSD 12 reporting $27.2M in total expenditure against $24.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Litchfield CUSD 12 compare?

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

Litchfield CUSD 12 $75,990
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Litchfield CUSD 12 pays -16.4% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $21,188 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

$24.4M
Total Revenue
$27.2M
Total Expenditure
$7.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Sparta CUSD 140
$61,333
1,192 students
Bradley SD 61
$67,972
1,381 students
Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201
$73,255
1,188 students
North Mac CUSD 34
$62,979
1,186 students
Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10
$55,702
1,286 students
Mercer County School District 404
$57,345
1,283 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Litchfield CUSD 12?

The average teacher salary in Litchfield CUSD 12 is $75,990 (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 Litchfield CUSD 12 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Litchfield CUSD 12 pays 11.9% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $75,990.

How does Litchfield CUSD 12 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Litchfield CUSD 12 pays 11.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,990.

What is the per-pupil spending in Litchfield CUSD 12?

Litchfield CUSD 12 spends approximately $21,188 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Litchfield CUSD 12?

Litchfield CUSD 12 has 1,286 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Litchfield CUSD 12's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Litchfield CUSD 12's total expenditure of $27.2M (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. Litchfield CUSD 12'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.