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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1725690

Meridian CUSD 223

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,219 for Meridian CUSD 223 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,219
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,772
Per-pupil spending
1,450
Students enrolled
56th
Pct. in IL
$72,219

Meridian CUSD 223 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,219, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,450 students.

  • 56th percentile for Illinois
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +30.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,219

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,772

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,450 students

Salary vs State Average 83.7%

16.3% below Illinois average

Nationally, Meridian CUSD 223's estimated average out-pays 46% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Meridian CUSD 223's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,219 Top 54% higher than 46% 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. Meridian CUSD 223 $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 Meridian CUSD 223

Meridian CUSD 223 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,450 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,772. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,219, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1725690 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Meridian CUSD 223 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 56% of them.

Budget figures show Meridian CUSD 223 reporting $27.2M in total expenditure against $27.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Meridian CUSD 223 compare?

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

Meridian CUSD 223 $72,219
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Meridian CUSD 223 pays -20.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $18,772 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

$27.1M
Total Revenue
$27.2M
Total Expenditure
$7.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

South Holland SD 151
$78,428
1,547 students
Reed Custer CUSD 255U
$66,531
1,352 students
Carbondale ESD 95
$78,796
1,553 students
CUSD 201
$110,355
1,346 students
Mount Vernon SD 80
$88,121
1,558 students
Mokena SD 159
$76,481
1,558 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Meridian CUSD 223?

The average teacher salary in Meridian CUSD 223 is $72,219 (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 Meridian CUSD 223 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Meridian CUSD 223 pays 16.3% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $72,219.

How does Meridian CUSD 223 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Meridian CUSD 223 pays 15.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,219.

What is the per-pupil spending in Meridian CUSD 223?

NCES FY2022 data puts Meridian CUSD 223's per-student spending at approximately $18,772 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Meridian CUSD 223?

Meridian CUSD 223 has 1,450 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Meridian CUSD 223's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Meridian CUSD 223'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. Meridian CUSD 223'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.