Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 30 educators are employed at Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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 details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced 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
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including 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
Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a. 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 Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 32 | 31 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | - | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 11 | - | 11 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District – CUSD 3a Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Cowden
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden-Herrick High School Rr 128 Cowden IL 62422 (217) 783-2125 | 6-12 | 16 | 220 |
Teaching in Herrick
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrick Elementary School 301 North Broadway St Herrick IL 62431 (618) 428-5223 | KG-5 | 13 | 178 |