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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1738940

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $122,854 for Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$122,854
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,408
Per-pupil spending
3,330
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in IL
$122,854

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $122,854, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,330 students.

  • 96th percentile for Illinois
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$122,854

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,408

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,330 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

42.4% above Illinois average

Nationally, Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215's estimated average out-pays 95% 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.)

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$122,854 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This district $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 stands out about Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 95% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 3,330 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,408. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $122,854, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1738940 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 42.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (43.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 96% of them.

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 reports $71.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $77.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 compare?

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

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 $122,854
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 pays +35.2% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $21,408 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

$77.4M
Total Revenue
$71.3M
Total Expenditure
$25.5M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Belleville SD 118
$92,869
3,429 students
North Chicago SD 187
$69,043
3,434 students
Morton CUSD 709
$73,771
3,204 students
East Maine SD 63
$79,773
3,478 students
West Chicago ESD 33
$90,313
3,180 students
Pekin PSD 108
$72,270
3,179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215?

The average teacher salary in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 is $122,854 (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 Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 pays 42.4% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $122,854.

How does Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 pays 43.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $122,854.

What is the per-pupil spending in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215?

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 spends approximately $21,408 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215?

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215 has 3,330 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215's total expenditure of $71.3M (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. Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215'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.