Cairo Unified School District 1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over forty teachers and 500 students enrolled at the 2 schools managed by Cairo Unified School District 1. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries at Cairo Unified School District 1. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Cairo Unified School District 1 Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cape Girardeau-Jackson area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,930 | $39,080 - $61,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,020 | $44,170 - $71,410 |
| High School Teacher | $53,580 | $36,480 - $73,210 |
| PE Teacher | $59,500 | $33,060 - $84,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cape Girardeau-Jackson, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Cape Girardeau-Jackson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,930 | $64,750 - $127,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,350 | $41,320 - $65,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Cape Girardeau-Jackson, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Cairo Unified School District 1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cairo Unified School District 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 Cairo Unified School District 1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 37 | 36 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 21 | - | 19 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 12 | - | 15 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Cairo Unified School District 1 Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Cairo Unified School District 1 in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Cairo Unified School District 1 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School (Junior / Senior) 4201 Sycamore St Cairo IL 62914 (618) 734-2187 | 6-12 | 14 | 214 |
| Emerson Elementary School 3101 Elm St Cairo IL 62914 (618) 734-1027 | PK-6 | 21 | 317 |