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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1728980

Northbrook SD 28

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $95,668 for Northbrook SD 28 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,668
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,411
Per-pupil spending
1,834
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in IL
$95,668

Northbrook SD 28 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,668, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,834 students.

  • 88th percentile for Illinois
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,668

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,411

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,834 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.9% above Illinois average

Nationally, Northbrook SD 28'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.)

Northbrook SD 28's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,668 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. Northbrook SD 28 $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 Northbrook SD 28

  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,411 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Northbrook SD 28

Northbrook SD 28 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,834 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,411. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,668, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1728980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Northbrook SD 28 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 88% of them.

Northbrook SD 28's budget totals $55.8M in expenditure against $57.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Northbrook SD 28 compare?

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

Northbrook SD 28 $95,668
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Northbrook SD 28 pays +5.3% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $30,411 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$57.3M
Total Revenue
$55.8M
Total Expenditure
$20.0M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Columbia CUSD 4
$61,790
1,973 students
Riverside SD 96
$83,183
1,691 students
Johnsburg CUSD 12
$76,646
1,690 students
Dolton SD 148
$75,014
1,980 students
ESD 159
$82,374
1,685 students
Queen Bee SD 16
$88,074
1,678 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northbrook SD 28?

The average teacher salary in Northbrook SD 28 is $95,668 (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 Northbrook SD 28 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Northbrook SD 28 pays 10.9% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $95,668.

How does Northbrook SD 28 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northbrook SD 28 pays 11.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,668.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northbrook SD 28?

NCES FY2022 data puts Northbrook SD 28's per-student spending at approximately $30,411 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northbrook SD 28?

Northbrook SD 28 has 1,834 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Northbrook SD 28's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Northbrook SD 28's total expenditure of $55.8M (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. Northbrook SD 28'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.