PlainTeacher

School district · Illinois · LEAID 1725650

Mendota Twp HSD 280

Estimated average teacher salary of $95,447, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Mendota Twp HSD 280 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,447
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,431
Per-pupil spending
511
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in IL
$95,447

Mendota Twp HSD 280 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,447, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 511 students.

  • 88th percentile for Illinois
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,447

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,431

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

511 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.6% above Illinois average

Nationally, Mendota Twp HSD 280's estimated average out-pays 79% 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.)

Mendota Twp HSD 280's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,447 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mendota Twp HSD 280 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Mendota Twp HSD 280

Mendota Twp HSD 280 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 511 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,431. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,447, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1725650 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Mendota Twp HSD 280 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 88% of them.

Mendota Twp HSD 280 reports $12.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $13.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Mendota Twp HSD 280 compare?

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

Mendota Twp HSD 280 $95,447
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Mendota Twp HSD 280 pays +5.1% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $23,431 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 Mendota Twp HSD 280, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Mendota Twp HSD 280, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$13.3M
Total Revenue
$12.0M
Total Expenditure
$3.4M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Rhodes SD 84-5
$75,156
538 students
Galva CUSD 224
$52,603
484 students
Stockton CUSD 206
$56,463
541 students
Sunset Ridge SD 29
$119,527
478 students
Chaney-Monge SD 88
$70,467
478 students
Pope Co CUD 1
$63,236
478 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mendota Twp HSD 280?

The average teacher salary in Mendota Twp HSD 280 is $95,447 (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 Mendota Twp HSD 280 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Mendota Twp HSD 280 pays 10.6% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $95,447.

How does Mendota Twp HSD 280 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mendota Twp HSD 280 pays 11.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,447.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mendota Twp HSD 280?

NCES FY2022 data puts Mendota Twp HSD 280's per-student spending at approximately $23,431 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mendota Twp HSD 280?

Mendota Twp HSD 280 has 511 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mendota Twp HSD 280's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Mendota Twp HSD 280's total expenditure of $12.0M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Mendota Twp HSD 280'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.