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Analysis: Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 249th highest in state for average salary in 2023

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Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter

Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter

Administrators in Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $118,592 per year, ranking 249th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 7.5% higher than in 2022 and 10.8% more than in 2021. District administrators made 1.4% more than the state average of $116,908.

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.

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 enrolled 902 students at the time. This means there was an average of 203 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 roughly covers schools within Macon County and has a main office in Argenta.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 vs. Illinois
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Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
2492023$118,592203-to-1
3422022$110,366184-to-1
3692021$107,080179-to-1
3942020$103,804189-to-1
4582019$99,684197-to-1
4982018$96,214192-to-1
5522017$92,187201-to-1
5532016$89,960196-to-1
5792015$87,708203-to-1
4832014$90,503207-to-1

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