Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over fifty teachers are employed at Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers 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
Learn more about 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
Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97. 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 Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 57 | 52 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 35 | - | 31 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 18 | - | 20 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97 operates 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Lewistown Community Unit School District – CUSD 97 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 15501 East Ave L Lewistown IL 61542 (309) 547-2231 | 4-8 | 17 | 212 |
| Lewistown Elementary School 15501 East Ave L Lewistown IL 61542 (309) 547-2240 | PK-4 | 15 | 276 |
| Lewistown High School 15205 North State 100 Hwy Lewistown IL 61542 (309) 547-2288 | 9-12 | 20 | 215 |