Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 80 educators are employed at Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several 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 salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 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
Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12. 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 Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 83 | 79 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 46 | - | 46 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 29 | - | 25 |
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 Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 are shown in the table below.
| 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 22 | ||
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 43 |
Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 operates 6 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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Litchfield Community Unit School District – CUSD 12 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Colt Elementary School 615 East Tyler Ave Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-3565 | 2-3 | 9 | 236 |
| Litchfield High School 1705 North State St Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-3955 | 9-12 | 25 | 438 |
| Litchfield Middle School 1701 North State St Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-4668 | 6-8 | 19 | 319 |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten School 601 South State St Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-3514 | PK-PK | 3 | 114 |
| Madison Park Elementary School 800 North Chestnut St Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-2851 | KG-1 | 12 | 231 |
| Russell Elementary School 705 North Jefferson St Litchfield IL 62056 (217) 324-4034 | 4-5 | 11 | 196 |