Chicago Public Schools / John B Drake School
Agency file
The John B Drake School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 54 employees with median total compensation of $105,734; the highest distinct record was $209,566.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 54 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,734) — 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 $157,057 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/John B Drake School
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Latisha Sexton works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for John B Drake School. Latisha earned $70,632 in 2026.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John B Drake School
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Kimberly Walker holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at John B Drake School. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,301.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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Latece Phillips-Smith is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John B Drake School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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Jasmine Johnson is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John B Drake School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.
School Security Officer/John B Drake School
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Wendell Tolbert works as a School Security Officer for John B Drake School. Wendell earned $67,001 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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Antoinette Jones is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John B Drake School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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At John B Drake School, Ashton Valentine serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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Kevin Brown works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John B Drake School. Kevin earned $65,994 in 2026.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John B Drake School
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Janeha Elliston is a Class Size Teaching Assistant at John B Drake School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,466.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John B Drake School
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At John B Drake School, Michael Mcghee serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.
Teacher Assistant/John B Drake School
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Janisa Hoy is a Teacher Assistant at John B Drake School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866.
Porter/John B Drake School
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Hernan Villa Rivera holds the role of Porter at John B Drake School. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,750.
Lunchroom Attendant/John B Drake School
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At John B Drake School, Taylor Hollis serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,823.