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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1701387

Western CUSD 12

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $46,132 for Western CUSD 12 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$46,132
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,958
Per-pupil spending
522
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in IL
$46,132

Western CUSD 12 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $46,132, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 522 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Illinois
  • 2nd percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$46,132

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,958

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

522 students

Salary vs State Average 53.5%

46.5% below Illinois average

Nationally, Western CUSD 12's estimated average out-pays 2% 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.)

Western CUSD 12's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$46,132 Top 98% higher than 2% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Western CUSD 12 $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 Western CUSD 12

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 2% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Western CUSD 12

Western CUSD 12 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 522 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,958. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $46,132, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1701387 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Western CUSD 12 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 46.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (46.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 2% of them.

On the budget side, Western CUSD 12 reports $9.4M in total expenditure against $10.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Western CUSD 12 compare?

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

Western CUSD 12 $46,132
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Western CUSD 12 pays -49.2% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $17,958 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 Western CUSD 12, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Western CUSD 12, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$10.4M
Total Revenue
$9.4M
Total Expenditure
$2.5M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Neoga CUSD 3
$52,761
531 students
Marissa CUSD 40
$59,927
512 students
Mendota Twp HSD 280
$95,447
511 students
Salt Creek SD 48
$77,060
511 students
Ridgeview CUSD 19
$69,489
537 students
Rhodes SD 84-5
$75,156
538 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Western CUSD 12?

The average teacher salary in Western CUSD 12 is $46,132 (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 Western CUSD 12 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Western CUSD 12 pays 46.5% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $46,132.

How does Western CUSD 12 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Western CUSD 12 pays 46.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $46,132.

What is the per-pupil spending in Western CUSD 12?

Western CUSD 12 spends approximately $17,958 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Western CUSD 12?

Western CUSD 12 has 522 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Western CUSD 12's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Western CUSD 12's total expenditure of $9.4M (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. Western CUSD 12'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.