Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 50 educators and 800 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Illinois. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $47,040 - $105,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,870 | $47,810 - $105,580 |
| High School Teacher | $89,320 | $49,020 - $135,960 |
| PE Teacher | $68,830 | $31,200 - $122,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Illinois below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,420 | $78,070 - $169,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,230 | $44,890 - $110,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 55 | 53 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | - | 30 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 23 | - | 21 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 has 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District - CUSD 5 (4 Schools)
- Central Community Unit School District - CUSD 3 (4 Schools)
- Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District - CUSD 11 (3 Schools)
- Beardstown Community Unit School District - CUSD 15 (5 Schools)
- Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District - CUSD 4 (3 Schools)
Brown County Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Mount Sterling
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Elementary School 501 Nw Cross St Mount Sterling IL 62353 (217) 773-7500 | PK-4 | 20 | 350 |
| Brown County High School 500 East Main St Mount Sterling IL 62353 (217) 773-7702 | 9-12 | 20 | 207 |
Teaching in Mt Sterling
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Middle School 504 East Main St Mt Sterling IL 62353 (217) 773-7500 | 5-8 | 12 | 196 |