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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1802880

School City of East Chicago

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): School City of East Chicago pays an estimated average teacher salary of $64,337, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$64,337
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,489
Per-pupil spending
3,378
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in IN
$64,337

School City of East Chicago (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,337, slightly below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,378 students.

  • 68th percentile for Indiana
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,337

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,489

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,378 students

Salary vs State Average 97.9%

2.1% below Indiana average

Nationally, School City of East Chicago's estimated average out-pays 27% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

School City of East Chicago's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,337 Top 73% higher than 27% 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. School City of East Chicago $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 School City of East Chicago

School City of East Chicago is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 3,378 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,489. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,337, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1802880 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in School City of East Chicago runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 68% of them.

School City of East Chicago's budget totals $55.7M in expenditure against $61.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does School City of East Chicago compare?

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

School City of East Chicago $64,337
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

School City of East Chicago pays -0.6% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $16,489 vs $15,804

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to School City of East Chicago, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$61.4M
Total Revenue
$55.7M
Total Expenditure
$16.4M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.8M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education

Other Indiana Districts

East Noble School Corporation
$61,231
3,450 students
Fayette County School Corporation
$65,476
3,305 students
Kankakee Valley School Corp
$63,086
3,252 students
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
$80,747
3,235 students
Tri-Creek School Corporation
$58,335
3,229 students
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
$64,347
3,609 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in School City of East Chicago?

The average teacher salary in School City of East Chicago is $64,337 (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 School City of East Chicago teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

School City of East Chicago pays 2.1% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $64,337.

How does School City of East Chicago teacher pay compare to the national average?

School City of East Chicago pays 25.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,337.

What is the per-pupil spending in School City of East Chicago?

Per-pupil spending in School City of East Chicago runs approximately $16,489 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in School City of East Chicago?

School City of East Chicago has 3,378 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of School City of East Chicago's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of School City of East Chicago's total expenditure of $55.7M (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. School City of East Chicago'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.