East Central Reporter

Administrators in Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 earn an average of $88,265 per year, ranking 634th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 6.1% higher than in 2013 and 9.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 16.9% 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 Coles County school district enrolled 2788 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 279 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.