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Analysis: Tonica administrators rank 851st in state for average pay

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Administrators in Tonica Community Consolidated School District 79 earn an average of $63,750 per year, ranking 851st out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 29.2% lower than in 2013 and 46.7% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 40% 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 Lasalle County school district enrolled 200 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 100 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Tonica Community Consolidated School District 79 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$119,607
217:1
2009
$126,783
213:1
2010
$105,960
213:1
2011
$105,960
225:1
2012
$110,199
218:1
2013
$90,000
220:1
2014
$92,000
233:1
2015
$94,000
229:1
2016
$58,421
118:1
2017
$63,750
100:1

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