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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1738910

Thornton SD 154

Estimated average teacher salary of $66,364, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Thornton SD 154 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$66,364
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,148
Per-pupil spending
243
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in IL
$66,364

Thornton SD 154 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,364, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 243 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Illinois
  • 31st percentile nationally
  • 40% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,364

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,148

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

243 students

Salary vs State Average 76.9%

23.1% below Illinois average

Nationally, Thornton SD 154's estimated average out-pays 31% 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.)

Thornton SD 154's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,364 Top 69% higher than 31% 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. Thornton SD 154 $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 SD 154

  • With just 243 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Thornton SD 154

Thornton SD 154 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 243 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,148. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,364, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1738910 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 SD 154 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 23.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 42% of them.

Thornton SD 154 reports $3.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $4.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 40% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Thornton SD 154 compare?

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

Thornton SD 154 $66,364
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Thornton SD 154 pays -26.9% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,148 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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Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Thornton SD 154, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Thornton SD 154, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$4.6M
Total Revenue
$3.7M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
40% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Hampton SD 29
$58,542
226 students
Oakland CUSD 5
$61,095
261 students
Grayville CUSD 1
$52,318
261 students
Patoka CUSD 100
$51,654
225 students
Cissna Park CUSD 6
$39,993
261 students
Dwight Twp HSD 230
$72,490
224 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Thornton SD 154?

The average teacher salary in Thornton SD 154 is $66,364 (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 SD 154 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Thornton SD 154 pays 23.1% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $66,364.

How does Thornton SD 154 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Thornton SD 154 pays 22.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,364.

What is the per-pupil spending in Thornton SD 154?

Per-pupil spending in Thornton SD 154 runs approximately $15,148 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Thornton SD 154?

Thornton SD 154 has 243 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Thornton SD 154's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 40% of Thornton SD 154's total expenditure of $3.7M (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. Thornton SD 154'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.