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The average salary in the district in 2023 was 3.6% lower than in 2022 and 0% less than in 2021. District administrators made 16.9% more than the state average of $116,908.
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.
Emmons School District 33 enrolled 280 students at the time. This means there was an average of 93 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.
Emmons School District 33 roughly covers schools within Lake County and has a main office in Antioch.
District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.
The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.
The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.
| State Rank | Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 2023 | $136,694 | 93-to-1 |
| 61 | 2022 | $141,753 | 109-to-1 |
| 74 | 2021 | $136,722 | 95-to-1 |
| 87 | 2020 | $131,596 | 100-to-1 |
| 50 | 2019 | $141,197 | 108-to-1 |
| 59 | 2018 | $135,096 | 101-to-1 |
| 83 | 2017 | $128,378 | 106-to-1 |
| 176 | 2016 | $112,994 | 99-to-1 |
| 184 | 2015 | $109,162 | 99-to-1 |
| 307 | 2014 | $98,634 | 75-to-1 |
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