Grundy Reporter

Administrators in Morris School District 54 earn an average of $91,245 per year, ranking 572nd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Grundy Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 12.4% higher than in 2013 and 10.8% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 14.1% 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 Grundy County school district enrolled 1179 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 236 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.