Chicago Public Schools / James Russell Lowell School
Agency file
The James Russell Lowell School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 69 employees with median total compensation of $80,856; the highest distinct record was $217,918.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 69 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,856) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,590 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Payroll for Michele Lurz (Case Manager, James Russell Lowell School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,210 in 2026.
School Clerk Assistant/James Russell Lowell School
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Linda Gonzalez is a School Clerk Assistant at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $75,121.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Luisa Figueroa holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Evelyn Crespo is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Russell Lowell School
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Shalonda Cooper works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for James Russell Lowell School. Shalonda earned $72,601 in 2026.
School Security Officer/James Russell Lowell School
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Diamond Lugo is a School Security Officer at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Natalie Martinez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.