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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1730660

Panhandle CUSD 2

Panhandle CUSD 2's estimated average teacher salary is $46,502; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$46,502
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,044
Per-pupil spending
459
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in IL
$46,502

Panhandle CUSD 2 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $46,502, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 459 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Illinois
  • 2nd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +40.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$46,502

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,044

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

459 students

Salary vs State Average 53.9%

46.1% below Illinois average

Nationally, Panhandle CUSD 2's estimated average out-pays 2% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Panhandle CUSD 2's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$46,502 Top 98% higher than 2% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Panhandle CUSD 2 $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 Panhandle CUSD 2

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 2% of districts.
  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 459 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Panhandle CUSD 2

Panhandle CUSD 2 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 459 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,044. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $46,502, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1730660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Panhandle CUSD 2 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 46.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (45.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 2% of them.

Panhandle CUSD 2 reports $8.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $9.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Panhandle CUSD 2 compare?

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

Panhandle CUSD 2 $46,502
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Panhandle CUSD 2 pays -48.8% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $18,044 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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Salary-nearest districts to Panhandle CUSD 2, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$9.3M
Total Revenue
$8.3M
Total Expenditure
$2.6M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

CCSD 180
$98,128
466 students
Laraway CCSD 70C
$89,449
466 students
River Ridge CUSD 210
$67,400
451 students
Cobden SUD 17
$54,778
467 students
Kenilworth SD 38
$110,784
469 students
Seneca CCSD 170
$78,839
469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Panhandle CUSD 2?

Panhandle CUSD 2's average teacher salary is $46,502, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Panhandle CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Panhandle CUSD 2 pays 46.1% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $46,502.

How does Panhandle CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Panhandle CUSD 2 pays 45.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $46,502.

What is the per-pupil spending in Panhandle CUSD 2?

NCES FY2022 data puts Panhandle CUSD 2's per-student spending at approximately $18,044 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Panhandle CUSD 2?

Panhandle CUSD 2 has 459 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Panhandle CUSD 2's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Panhandle CUSD 2's total expenditure of $8.3M (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. Panhandle CUSD 2'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.