West Central Reporter

Administrators in Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 earn an average of $81,833 per year, ranking 742nd out of 864 districts in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 0.3% lower than in 2014 and 10.1% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 23.7% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 Cass County school district enrolled 1582 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 200 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.