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Analysis: East St. Louis administrators rank 528th in state for average pay

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Administrators in East St. Louis School District#189 earn an average of $93,652 per year, ranking 528th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 9.9% higher than in 2013 and 3% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 11.9% less than the state average of $106,273.

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 St. Clair County school district enrolled 5735 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 145 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

East St. Louis School District#189 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$90,912
165:1
2009
$89,639
127:1
2010
$93,137
134:1
2011
$96,407
158:1
2012
$97,715
164:1
2013
$85,214
141:1
2014
$84,154
141:1
2015
$93,684
144:1
2016
$88,371
107:1
2017
$93,652
145:1

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