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Princeton ESD 115

Princeton ESD 115's estimated average teacher salary is $60,771; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,771
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,649
Per-pupil spending
1,068
Students enrolled
27th
Pct. in IL
$60,771

Princeton ESD 115 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,771, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,068 students.

  • 27th percentile for Illinois
  • 19th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +26.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,771

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,649

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,068 students

Salary vs State Average 70.4%

29.6% below Illinois average

Nationally, Princeton ESD 115's estimated average out-pays 19% 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.)

Princeton ESD 115's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,771 Top 81% higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Princeton ESD 115 $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 Princeton ESD 115

Princeton ESD 115 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,068 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,649. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,771, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1732670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Princeton ESD 115 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 29.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 27% of them.

Princeton ESD 115 reports $17.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $19.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Princeton ESD 115 compare?

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

Princeton ESD 115 $60,771
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Princeton ESD 115 pays -33.1% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $16,649 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

$19.9M
Total Revenue
$17.8M
Total Expenditure
$5.5M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Johnston City CUSD 1
$61,515
1,053 students
Arthur CUSD 305
$57,031
1,051 students
Worth SD 127
$75,121
1,049 students
Brookwood SD 167
$68,935
1,088 students
Skokie SD 73-5
$85,661
1,046 students
Benton CCSD 47
$76,493
1,091 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Princeton ESD 115?

The average teacher salary in Princeton ESD 115 is $60,771 (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 Princeton ESD 115 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Princeton ESD 115 pays 29.6% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $60,771.

How does Princeton ESD 115 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Princeton ESD 115 pays 29.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,771.

What is the per-pupil spending in Princeton ESD 115?

Princeton ESD 115 spends approximately $16,649 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Princeton ESD 115?

Princeton ESD 115 has 1,068 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Princeton ESD 115's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Princeton ESD 115's total expenditure of $17.8M (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. Princeton ESD 115'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.