Decatur School District 61
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 teachers are employed at Decatur School District 61. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Decatur School District 61. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Decatur School District 61 Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Decatur local 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 | $54,420 | $38,820 - $73,940 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,370 | $40,330 - $73,550 |
| High School Teacher | $57,940 | $46,550 - $76,280 |
| PE Teacher | $37,240 | $24,960 - $59,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, 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 for the Decatur area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,210 | $65,190 - $128,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $50,470 | $31,170 - $75,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Decatur, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Decatur School District 61 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Decatur School District 61. 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 Decatur School District 61 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 439 | 439 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 294 | - | 312 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 103 | - | 107 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Decatur School District 61 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 105 | |
| School Administrators | 35 | - | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 98 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | - | 12 |
Decatur School District 61 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Decatur School District 61 operates 23 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Decatur School District 61 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 2440 North Summit Ave Decatur IL 62526 (217) 424-3272 | PK-6 | 15 | 250 |
| Dennis Elementary School 1499 West Main St Decatur IL 62522 (217) 424-3237 | PK-7 | 21 | 405 |
| Durfee Elementary School 1000 West Grand Ave Decatur IL 62522 (217) 424-3254 | KG-6 | 21 | 333 |
| Eisenhower High School 1 Educational Park Decatur IL 62526 (217) 876-8010 | 9-12 | 44 | 954 |
| Enterprise Elementary School 2115 South Taylor Rd Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3246 | KG-6 | 11 | 208 |
| Garfield Montessori School 300 Meadow Terrace Place Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3270 | PK-8 | 14 | 386 |
| Hope Academy 955 North Illinois St Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3335 | PK-8 | 27 | 537 |
| Johns Hill Magnet School 1025 East Johns Ave Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3197 | KG-8 | 28 | 481 |
| Macarthur High School 1155 North Fairview Ave Decatur IL 62522 (217) 424-3156 | 9-12 | 48 | 1,085 |
| Mary W French Academy 520 West Wood St Decatur IL 62522 (217) 424-3273 | KG-6 | 15 | 297 |
| Michael E Baum Elementary School 801 South Lake Ridge Ave Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3191 | PK-6 | 22 | 418 |
| Muffley Elementary School 88 South Country Club Rd Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3194 | PK-6 | 18 | 377 |
| Oak Grove Accelerated School 2160 West Center St Decatur IL 62526 (217) 424-3218 | PK-6 | 18 | 265 |
| Parsons Accelerated School 3591 North Macarthur Rd Decatur IL 62526 (217) 876-8788 | KG-6 | 16 | 341 |
| Pershing Early Learning Center School 2912 North University Ave Decatur IL 62526 (217) 876-8923 | PK-KG | 12 | 485 |
| Phoenix Enrichment Center School 1900 East Cleveland Ave Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3086 | 1-12 | 8 | 68 |
| South Shores Elementary School 2500 South Franklin St Rd Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3243 | KG-6 | 14 | 277 |
| Stephen Decatur Middle School 300 East Eldorado St Decatur IL 62523 (217) 424-3071 | 7-8 | 27 | 396 |
| Stevenson Accelerated School 3900 North Neely Ave Decatur IL 62526 (217) 876-8751 | PK-6 | 14 | 301 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School 4735 East Cantrell St Decatur IL 62521 (217) 424-3190 | 7-8 | 27 | 481 |
| William Harris Elementary School 620 East Garfield Ave Decatur IL 62526 (217) 424-3231 | PK-6 | 13 | 293 |