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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Analysis: Kell Consolidated School District 2 administrators rank 60th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

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Administrators in Kell Consolidated School District 2 earn an average of $81,818 per year, ranking 60th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 21% higher than in 2022 and 28.3% more than in 2021. District administrators made 30% less 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.

Kell Consolidated School District 2 enrolled 79 students at the time. This means there was an average of 71 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Kell Consolidated School District 2 roughly covers schools within Marion County and has a main office in Kell.

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.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 9 Years: Kell Consolidated School District 2 vs. Illinois
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Kell Consolidated School District 2 Administrator Salaries, 9-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
8062023$81,81871-to-1
8572022$67,61259-to-1
8542021$63,78880-to-1
8582019$51,53873-to-1
8282018$70,41781-to-1
8272017$69,435111-to-1
8142016$69,435119-to-1
8272015$65,449117-to-1
8372014$53,94972-to-1

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