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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1723460

Lombard SD 44

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $101,931 for Lombard SD 44 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$101,931
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,963
Per-pupil spending
2,960
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in IL
$101,931

Lombard SD 44 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $101,931, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,960 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Illinois
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$101,931

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,963

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,960 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

18.1% above Illinois average

Nationally, Lombard SD 44's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

Lombard SD 44's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$101,931 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lombard SD 44 $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 Lombard SD 44

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,963 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lombard SD 44

Lombard SD 44 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 2,960 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,963. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $101,931, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1723460 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Lombard SD 44 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 18.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 92% of them.

Lombard SD 44's budget totals $76.8M in expenditure against $82.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Lombard SD 44 compare?

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

Lombard SD 44 $101,931
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Lombard SD 44 pays +12.2% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $25,963 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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Salary-nearest districts to Lombard SD 44, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$82.1M
Total Revenue
$76.8M
Total Expenditure
$24.4M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Rich Twp HSD 227
$128,204
2,687 students
Grayslake CHSD 127
$110,221
2,680 students
Chsd 117
$102,525
2,646 students
Jacksonville SD 117
$59,790
3,275 students
Antioch CCSD 34
$72,676
2,641 students
Sterling CUSD 5
$72,492
3,279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lombard SD 44?

The average teacher salary in Lombard SD 44 is $101,931 (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 Lombard SD 44 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Lombard SD 44 pays 18.1% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $101,931.

How does Lombard SD 44 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lombard SD 44 pays 18.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $101,931.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lombard SD 44?

Lombard SD 44 spends approximately $25,963 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lombard SD 44?

Lombard SD 44 has 2,960 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lombard SD 44's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Lombard SD 44's total expenditure of $76.8M (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. Lombard SD 44'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.