Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 has over 1000 students and 80 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Louis 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 | $63,020 | $47,210 - $83,750 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,120 | $48,860 - $100,160 |
| High School Teacher | $68,400 | $47,630 - $98,540 |
| PE Teacher | $48,660 | $28,960 - $76,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Louis, 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 St. Louis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $110,960 | $77,170 - $149,860 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,860 | $45,400 - $91,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Louis, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7. 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 Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 77 | 85 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 47 | - | 51 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 24 | - | 27 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 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.
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Gillespie Community Unit School District – CUSD 7 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benld Elementary School 340 Kelly St Gillespie IL 62033 (217) 839-4828 | PK-5 | 41 | 650 |
| Gillespie High School 612 Broadway St Gillespie IL 62033 (217) 839-2114 | 9-12 | 27 | 390 |
| Gillespie Middle School 412 Oregon St Gillespie IL 62033 (217) 839-2116 | 6-8 | 17 | 276 |