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Chicago Public Schools / James Blaine Elementary

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James Blaine Elementary

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The James Blaine Elementary is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $124,394; the highest distinct record was $220,435.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$9.1M
Employees
77
Median total
$124,394
Highest record
$220,435

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,394) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$90,265 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,242 (24%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$70,301
$81,399
$124,394
$148,143
$161,489

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,489 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $70,301. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Andrew Russell

Principal/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$220,435
Base pay
$174,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,587
Total compensation
$220,435
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$174,848
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
120754

Andrew Russell works as a Principal for James Blaine Elementary. Andrew earned $220,435 in 2026.

Kristen Meyer

Assistant Principal/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$180,741
Base pay
$147,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,747
Total compensation
$180,741
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$147,994
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
511534

At James Blaine Elementary, Kristen Meyer serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,741.

Davia Parker

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,467
Base pay
$126,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,467
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,210
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
646387

Davia Parker works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Davia earned $164,467 in 2026.

Elysa Pike

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,466
Base pay
$126,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610520

Elysa Pike works as a Regular Teacher for James Blaine Elementary. Elysa earned $164,466 in 2026.

Zoraida Negron

Bilingual Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,411
Base pay
$126,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,247
Total compensation
$164,411
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,164
Jobcode
000055
Pos #
144943

At James Blaine Elementary, Zoraida Negron serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.

Jenna Kelsey

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,233
Base pay
$126,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,215
Total compensation
$164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
293992

Jenna Kelsey holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,233.

Nubia Padron

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,233
Base pay
$126,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,215
Total compensation
$164,233
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$126,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
613532

Nubia Padron holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,233.

Paula Messbarger

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,544
Base pay
$123,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,725
Total compensation
$161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
116378

At James Blaine Elementary, Paula Messbarger serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,544.

Natalie Nash

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,489
Base pay
$123,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,715
Total compensation
$161,489
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$123,774
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
127809

At James Blaine Elementary, Natalie Nash serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,489.

Cristina Evans

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$159,809
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,409
Total compensation
$159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
118867

Cristina Evans is a Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.

Ann Brandon

Regular Teacher/James Blaine Elementary

2026 total comp
$159,809
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,409
Total compensation
$159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22261
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
423164

Ann Brandon holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Blaine Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.