South Central Reporter

Administrators in Ashley Community Consolidated School District 15 earn an average of $84,230 per year, ranking 713rd out of 864 districts in the state, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 13.5% higher than in 2014 and 7.5% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 21.5% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 Washington County school district enrolled 167 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 167 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.