The 2020 average is 29.6 percent higher than in 2016 and 31.6 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 1 percent less than the state average of $111,293.
Administrator salaries depend on the district's size, location and resources, as well as the individual's level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The Prairie Crossing Charter School District in Lake County enrolled 432 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 86 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Prairie Crossing Charter School administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $83,750 | 196:1 |
| 2012 | $92,758 | 244:1 |
| 2013 | $87,373 | 83:1 |
| 2014 | $77,468 | 96:1 |
| 2015 | $87,317 | 99:1 |
| 2016 | $85,067 | 92:1 |
| 2017 | $116,992 | 141:1 |
| 2018 | $109,360 | 110:1 |
| 2019 | $111,365 | 108:1 |
| 2020 | $110,225 | 86:1 |
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