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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1729250

Oak Park ESD 97

Estimated average teacher salary of $89,257, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Oak Park ESD 97 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,257
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,135
Per-pupil spending
5,632
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in IL
$89,257

Oak Park ESD 97 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,257, roughly in line with the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,632 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Illinois
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,257

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,135

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,632 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.4% above Illinois average

Nationally, Oak Park ESD 97's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Oak Park ESD 97's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,257 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Oak Park ESD 97 $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 Oak Park ESD 97

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,135 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Oak Park ESD 97

Oak Park ESD 97 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 5,632 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,135. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,257, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1729250 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Oak Park ESD 97 runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 82% of them.

Oak Park ESD 97 reports $147.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $140.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Oak Park ESD 97 compare?

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

Oak Park ESD 97 $89,257
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Oak Park ESD 97 pays -1.7% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $26,135 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

$140.6M
Total Revenue
$147.2M
Total Expenditure
$46.6M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Wheeling CCSD 21
$102,525
5,832 students
Granite City CUSD 9
$83,126
5,840 students
Comm Cons SD 59
$90,138
5,858 students
Chsd 218
$127,808
5,403 students
Arlington Heights SD 25
$81,003
5,345 students
Alton CUSD 11
$77,278
5,920 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oak Park ESD 97?

The average teacher salary in Oak Park ESD 97 is $89,257 (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 Oak Park ESD 97 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Oak Park ESD 97 pays 3.4% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $89,257.

How does Oak Park ESD 97 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Oak Park ESD 97 pays 4.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,257.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Park ESD 97?

Per-pupil spending in Oak Park ESD 97 runs approximately $26,135 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oak Park ESD 97?

Oak Park ESD 97 has 5,632 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Oak Park ESD 97's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Oak Park ESD 97's total expenditure of $147.2M (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. Oak Park ESD 97'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.