What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

Alsip, IL

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $67K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

15.5:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$87K

Local Median Incomei

$67K

By District

CHSD 218High School District · 5,367 students

Teachers earn an average of $108K. 95.2% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

422 total FTE

398 Teachers (94%)

24 Counselors (6%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$108K

16.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95.2%

Attendance ratei95.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$138K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 224 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi2.7%

Out-of-fieldi5.9%

Provisional licensei1.5%

Cook County SD 130Elementary District · 2,897 students

Teachers earn an average of $64K. 83.3% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

245 total FTE

237 Teachers (97%)

8 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

14:1

Avg Salary

$64K

12.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei83.3%

Attendance ratei83.3%

Administration

Avg Salary

$102K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

8.3

1 per 349 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.7%

Out-of-fieldi9.8%

Provisional licensei3.2%

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126Elementary District · 1,538 students

Teachers earn an average of $74K. 90.9% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

12:1

Avg Salary

$74K

13.4 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.9%

Attendance ratei90.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$145K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi6.5%

Out-of-fieldi1.2%

Palos Heights SD 128Elementary District · 821 students

Teachers earn an average of $66K. 89.3% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$66K

12.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.3%

Attendance ratei89.3%

Administration

Avg Salary

$128K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.9%

Out-of-fieldi2.4%

Atwood Heights SD 125Elementary District · 573 students

Teachers earn an average of $63K. 92.5% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

50 total FTE

48 Teachers (96%)

2 Counselors (4%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$63K

15.1 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei92.5%

Attendance ratei92.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$132K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 287 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi8.3%

Out-of-fieldi5.5%

Provisional licensei6.2%