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Washington SD 52

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Washington SD 52 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $59,465, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$59,465
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,418
Per-pupil spending
870
Students enrolled
23rd
Pct. in IL
$59,465

Washington SD 52 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,465, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 870 students.

  • 23rd percentile for Illinois
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,465

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,418

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

870 students

Salary vs State Average 68.9%

31.1% below Illinois average

Nationally, Washington SD 52's estimated average out-pays 16% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Washington SD 52's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,465 Top 84% higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Washington SD 52 $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 Washington SD 52

Washington SD 52 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 870 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,418. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,465, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1741040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Washington SD 52 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 31.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 23% of them.

On the budget side, Washington SD 52 reports $10.8M in total expenditure against $11.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Washington SD 52 compare?

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

Washington SD 52 $59,465
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Washington SD 52 pays -34.5% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $12,418 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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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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Washington SD 52, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Washington SD 52, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$11.7M
Total Revenue
$10.8M
Total Expenditure
$3.6M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Central CUSD 3
$50,389
815 students
Rantoul Township HSD 193
$72,841
813 students
Wood Dale SD 7
$69,421
928 students
Gavin SD 37
$70,469
808 students
Edwards County CUSD 1
$60,644
808 students
St Joseph CCSD 169
$58,527
804 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Washington SD 52?

Washington SD 52's average teacher salary is $59,465, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Washington SD 52 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Washington SD 52 pays 31.1% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $59,465.

How does Washington SD 52 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Washington SD 52 pays 30.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,465.

What is the per-pupil spending in Washington SD 52?

NCES FY2022 data puts Washington SD 52's per-student spending at approximately $12,418 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Washington SD 52?

Washington SD 52 has 870 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Washington SD 52's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Washington SD 52's total expenditure of $10.8M (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. Washington SD 52'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.