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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1732160

Pontiac CCSD 429

Estimated average teacher salary of $75,897, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Pontiac CCSD 429 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,897
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,885
Per-pupil spending
1,136
Students enrolled
63rd
Pct. in IL
$75,897

Pontiac CCSD 429 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,897, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,136 students.

  • 63rd percentile for Illinois
  • 54th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,897

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,885

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,136 students

Salary vs State Average 87.9%

12.1% below Illinois average

Nationally, Pontiac CCSD 429's estimated average out-pays 54% 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.)

Pontiac CCSD 429's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,897 Top 46% higher than 54% 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. Pontiac CCSD 429 $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 Pontiac CCSD 429

Pontiac CCSD 429 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,136 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,885. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,897, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1732160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Pontiac CCSD 429 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 63% of them.

Pontiac CCSD 429's budget totals $22.6M in expenditure against $24.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Pontiac CCSD 429 compare?

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

Pontiac CCSD 429 $75,897
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Pontiac CCSD 429 pays -16.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $19,885 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

$24.0M
Total Revenue
$22.6M
Total Expenditure
$7.4M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Porta CUSD 202
$60,036
1,060 students
Marshall CUSD 2C
$50,741
1,217 students
Beecher CUSD 200U
$76,937
1,054 students
Johnston City CUSD 1
$61,515
1,053 students
Arthur CUSD 305
$57,031
1,051 students
Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5
$95,955
1,223 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pontiac CCSD 429?

Pontiac CCSD 429's average teacher salary is $75,897, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Pontiac CCSD 429 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Pontiac CCSD 429 pays 12.1% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $75,897.

How does Pontiac CCSD 429 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pontiac CCSD 429 pays 11.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,897.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pontiac CCSD 429?

Per-pupil spending in Pontiac CCSD 429 runs approximately $19,885 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pontiac CCSD 429?

Pontiac CCSD 429 has 1,136 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pontiac CCSD 429's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Pontiac CCSD 429's total expenditure of $22.6M (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. Pontiac CCSD 429'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.