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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1733950

River Bend CUSD 2

River Bend CUSD 2's estimated average teacher salary is $56,945; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$56,945
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,183
Per-pupil spending
939
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in IL
$56,945

River Bend CUSD 2 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $56,945, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 939 students.

  • 17th percentile for Illinois
  • 12th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$56,945

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,183

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

939 students

Salary vs State Average 66.0%

34.0% below Illinois average

Nationally, River Bend CUSD 2's estimated average out-pays 12% 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.)

River Bend CUSD 2's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$56,945 Top 88% higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. River Bend 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 the Numbers Say About River Bend CUSD 2

River Bend CUSD 2 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 939 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,183. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $56,945, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1733950 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in River Bend CUSD 2 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 34.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 17% of them.

Budget figures show River Bend CUSD 2 reporting $16.1M in total expenditure against $15.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does River Bend 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.

River Bend CUSD 2 $56,945
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

River Bend CUSD 2 pays -37.3% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $17,183 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

$15.2M
Total Revenue
$16.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.0M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Calumet Public SD 132
$75,456
996 students
Belle Valley SD 119
$65,600
997 students
Evergreen Park CHSD 231
$106,133
939 students
Salem SD 111
$67,922
940 students
Peru ESD 124
$58,419
940 students
County of Winnebago SD 320
$52,952
938 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in River Bend CUSD 2?

The average teacher salary in River Bend CUSD 2 is $56,945 (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 River Bend CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

River Bend CUSD 2 pays 34.0% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $56,945.

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

River Bend CUSD 2 pays 33.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $56,945.

What is the per-pupil spending in River Bend CUSD 2?

NCES FY2022 data puts River Bend CUSD 2's per-student spending at approximately $17,183 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in River Bend CUSD 2?

River Bend CUSD 2 has 939 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 25% of River Bend CUSD 2's total expenditure of $16.1M (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. River Bend 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.