Chicago Public Schools / Wells Prep Elementary Academy
Agency file
The Wells Prep Elementary Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 52 employees with median total compensation of $95,523; 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 52 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,523) — 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 $160,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. 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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Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Melissa Lawrence-Coleman is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Gregory Wynn is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.
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Payroll for Carla Williams-Hudson (Case Manager, Wells Prep Elementary Academy) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,103 in 2026.
School Security Officer/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Teresa Ray-El is a School Security Officer at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Taneisha Miles works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wells Prep Elementary Academy. Taneisha earned $74,178 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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At Wells Prep Elementary Academy, Herschel Houston serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Chuck Major is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Desiree Cooper is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wells Prep Elementary Academy
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Michelle Page holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wells Prep Elementary Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.