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.

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $58K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

17.9:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$97K

Local Median Incomei

$58K

By District

Thornton Twp HSD 205High School District · 4,255 students

Teachers earn an average of $101K. 91.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

361 total FTE

342 Teachers (95%)

19 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$101K

15.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei91.9%

Attendance ratei91.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$137K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 224 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3%

Out-of-fieldi7.4%

Provisional licensei0.9%

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215High School District · 3,088 students

Teachers earn an average of $105K. 94.1% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

223 total FTE

209 Teachers (94%)

14 Counselors (6%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$105K

16.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei94.1%

Attendance ratei94.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$152K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 221 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.9%

Out-of-fieldi10.4%

Provisional licensei1%

Dolton SD 149Elementary District · 2,102 students

Teachers earn an average of $94K. 84.1% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

115 total FTE

114 Teachers (99%)

1 Counselors (1%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

22:1

Avg Salary

$94K

15.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei84.1%

Attendance ratei84.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$145K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 2102 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi22%

Out-of-fieldi18.6%

Provisional licensei1.8%

Calumet City SD 155Elementary District · 938 students

Teachers earn an average of $64K. 87.3% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$64K

15 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei87.3%

Attendance ratei87.3%

Administration

Avg Salary

$108K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.6%

Out-of-fieldi14.3%

Provisional licensei3.1%

Burnham SD 154-5Elementary District · 131 students

Teachers earn an average of $79K. 79.3% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

15:1

Avg Salary

$79K

22.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei79.3%

Attendance ratei79.3%

Administration

Avg Salary

$136K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi10%