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Analysis: South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 administrators rank 250th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Administrators in South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 earn an average of $98,836 per year, ranking 250th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 5.5% higher than in 2023 and 4.9% more than in 2022. District administrators made 17.2% less than the state average of $119,384.

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.

In Illinois, school administrators are educational leaders who oversee the management and operations of schools and districts. This includes roles such as superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, directors of special education, and chief school business officials. 

These positions require a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in an administrative field, which involves meeting specific educational and experiential criteria set by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 enrolled 912 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 91 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 roughly covers schools within Winnebago County and has a main office in South Beloit.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found more than 3,800 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, down 5.6% from the previous year. 

The survey also reported nearly 200 vacant administrator roles, a notable increase of 16.7%. Despite the rise, only about one-third of educational leaders said administrator shortages were a problem.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 vs. Illinois

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South Beloit Community Unit School District 320 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
6162024$98,83691-to-1
6712023$93,67988-to-1
6402022$94,254114-to-1
7122021$88,107113-to-1
5812020$93,584117-to-1
5942019$92,624140-to-1
6122018$90,179138-to-1
6252017$88,686146-to-1
6182016$86,531149-to-1
7042015$80,851148-to-1

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