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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1740920

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $60,222, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$60,222
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,777
Per-pupil spending
319
Students enrolled
26th
Pct. in IL
$60,222

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,222, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 319 students.

  • 26th percentile for Illinois
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,222

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,777

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

319 students

Salary vs State Average 69.8%

30.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21's estimated average out-pays 18% 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.)

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,222 Top 82% higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 $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 Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

  • This district's small enrollment (319 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 319 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,777. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,222, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1740920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 30.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 26% of them.

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21's budget totals $6.0M in expenditure against $6.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 compare?

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

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 $60,222
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 pays -33.7% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $18,777 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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Salary-nearest districts to Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$6.7M
Total Revenue
$6.0M
Total Expenditure
$1.6M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Central Stickney SD 110
$81,100
313 students
Thompsonville CUSD 174
$52,715
313 students
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C
$58,754
309 students
Palestine CUSD 3
$53,587
309 students
Hutsonville CUSD 1
$50,032
308 students
Northwestern CUSD 2
$39,784
331 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21?

The average teacher salary in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 is $60,222 (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 Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 pays 30.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $60,222.

How does Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 pays 29.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,222.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21?

Per-pupil spending in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 runs approximately $18,777 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21?

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 has 319 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21's total expenditure of $6.0M (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. Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21'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.