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Analysis: Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 administrators rank highest in state for average salary in 2024

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

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Administrators in Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 earn an average of $203,296 per year, ranking highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 105.6% higher than in 2023 and 148% more than in 2022. District administrators made 70.3% more than the state average of $119,384.

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.

In Illinois, school administrators are educational leaders who oversee the management and operations of schools and districts. This includes roles such as superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, directors of special education, and chief school business officials. 

These positions require a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in an administrative field, which involves meeting specific educational and experiential criteria set by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 enrolled 56 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 112 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 roughly covers schools within Washington County and has a main office in Oakdale.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found more than 3,800 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, down 5.6% from the previous year. 

The survey also reported nearly 200 vacant administrator roles, a notable increase of 16.7%. Despite the rise, only about one-third of educational leaders said administrator shortages were a problem.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 vs. Illinois

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Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
12024$203,296112-to-1
5732023$98,90178-to-1
8082022$81,98659-to-1
6792021$90,31267-to-1
7952020$78,80267-to-1
8162019$75,77070-to-1
8022018$75,77174-to-1
8162017$74,28580-to-1
8012016$72,82878-to-1
8072015$70,00074-to-1

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