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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1726370

Mokena SD 159

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $76,481 for Mokena SD 159 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,481
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,942
Per-pupil spending
1,558
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in IL
$76,481

Mokena SD 159 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,481, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,558 students.

  • 64th percentile for Illinois
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,481

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,942

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,558 students

Salary vs State Average 88.6%

11.4% below Illinois average

Nationally, Mokena SD 159's estimated average out-pays 55% 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.)

Mokena SD 159's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,481 Top 45% higher than 55% 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. Mokena SD 159 $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 Mokena SD 159

Mokena SD 159 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,558 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,942. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,481, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1726370 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Mokena SD 159 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 64% of them.

Mokena SD 159's budget totals $24.8M in expenditure against $28.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Mokena SD 159 compare?

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

Mokena SD 159 $76,481
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Mokena SD 159 pays -15.8% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,942 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

$28.8M
Total Revenue
$24.8M
Total Expenditure
$7.8M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Rochelle CCSD 231
$59,852
1,529 students
Mundelein ESD 75
$72,173
1,588 students
Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238
$57,526
1,588 students
Summit SD 104
$83,484
1,526 students
Lake Forest SD 67
$92,565
1,595 students
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126
$79,713
1,520 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mokena SD 159?

The average teacher salary in Mokena SD 159 is $76,481 (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 Mokena SD 159 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Mokena SD 159 pays 11.4% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $76,481.

How does Mokena SD 159 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mokena SD 159 pays 10.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,481.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mokena SD 159?

Mokena SD 159 spends approximately $15,942 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mokena SD 159?

Mokena SD 159 has 1,558 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mokena SD 159's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Mokena SD 159's total expenditure of $24.8M (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

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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. Mokena SD 159'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.