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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1713920

Tri Valley CUSD 3

Estimated average teacher salary of $64,581, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Tri Valley CUSD 3 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$64,581
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,067
Per-pupil spending
1,100
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in IL
$64,581

Tri Valley CUSD 3 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,581, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,100 students.

  • 37th percentile for Illinois
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,581

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,067

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,100 students

Salary vs State Average 74.8%

25.2% below Illinois average

Nationally, Tri Valley CUSD 3'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.)

Tri Valley CUSD 3's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,581 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. Tri Valley CUSD 3 $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 Tri Valley CUSD 3

Tri Valley CUSD 3 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,100 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,067. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,581, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1713920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Tri Valley CUSD 3 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 25.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 37% of them.

Tri Valley CUSD 3 reports $16.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $17.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Tri Valley CUSD 3 compare?

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

Tri Valley CUSD 3 $64,581
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Tri Valley CUSD 3 pays -28.9% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,067 vs $25,647

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$17.9M
Total Revenue
$16.6M
Total Expenditure
$6.0M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Athens CUSD 213
$56,292
1,041 students
Westchester SD 92-5
$74,000
1,033 students
Sullivan CUSD 300
$52,049
1,167 students
Mendota CCSD 289
$60,198
1,028 students
Whiteside SD 115
$70,093
1,173 students
Auburn CUSD 10
$59,648
1,175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Tri Valley CUSD 3?

Tri Valley CUSD 3's average teacher salary is $64,581, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Tri Valley CUSD 3 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 pays 25.2% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $64,581.

How does Tri Valley CUSD 3 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 pays 24.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,581.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tri Valley CUSD 3?

NCES FY2022 data puts Tri Valley CUSD 3's per-student spending at approximately $15,067 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Tri Valley CUSD 3?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 has 1,100 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Tri Valley CUSD 3's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Tri Valley CUSD 3's total expenditure of $16.6M (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. Tri Valley CUSD 3'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.