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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1733870

River Trails SD 26

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): River Trails SD 26 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $91,826, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$91,826
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,693
Per-pupil spending
1,517
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in IL
$91,826

River Trails SD 26 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $91,826, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,517 students.

  • 85th percentile for Illinois
  • 76th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,826

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,693

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,517 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.4% above Illinois average

Nationally, River Trails SD 26's estimated average out-pays 76% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

River Trails SD 26's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,826 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Trails SD 26 $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 Trails SD 26

River Trails SD 26 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,517 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,693. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $91,826, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1733870 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 Trails SD 26 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 85% of them.

Budget figures show River Trails SD 26 reporting $32.9M in total expenditure against $37.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does River Trails SD 26 compare?

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

River Trails SD 26 $91,826
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

River Trails SD 26 pays +1.1% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $21,693 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

$37.3M
Total Revenue
$32.9M
Total Expenditure
$11.1M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Park Forest SD 163
$90,939
1,493 students
Rockton SD 140
$75,557
1,541 students
Lisle CUSD 202
$105,367
1,492 students
Western Springs SD 101
$84,978
1,488 students
South Holland SD 151
$78,428
1,547 students
Byron CUSD 226
$77,748
1,486 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in River Trails SD 26?

River Trails SD 26's average teacher salary is $91,826, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does River Trails SD 26 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

River Trails SD 26 pays 6.4% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $91,826.

How does River Trails SD 26 teacher pay compare to the national average?

River Trails SD 26 pays 7.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $91,826.

What is the per-pupil spending in River Trails SD 26?

Per-pupil spending in River Trails SD 26 runs approximately $21,693 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in River Trails SD 26?

River Trails SD 26 has 1,517 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of River Trails SD 26's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of River Trails SD 26's total expenditure of $32.9M (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 Trails SD 26'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.