PARK FOREST SD 163 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
PARK FOREST SD 163 oversees 6 schools with more than 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details the average salary for teachers as 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 |
| 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 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
PARK FOREST SD 163 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PARK FOREST SD 163. 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 PARK FOREST SD 163 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 112 | 111 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 99 | - | 109 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
PARK FOREST SD 163 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, PARK FOREST SD 163 manages 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- MATTESON ESD 162 (7 Schools)
- STEGER SD 194 (4 Schools)
- CHICAGO HEIGHTS SD 170 (10 Schools)
- BLOOM TWP HSD 206 (3 Schools)
- Crete Monee Community Unit School District - CUSD 201u (10 Schools)
PARK FOREST SD 163 School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Chicago Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Primary Center School 401 Concord Dr Chicago Heights IL 60411 (708) 668-9425 | PK-3 | 21 | 422 |
Teaching in Park Forest
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Preparatory Center School 240 South Orchard Dr Park Forest IL 60466 (708) 668-9425 | PK-3 | 17 | 305 |
| Algonquin Primary Center School 170 Algonquin St Park Forest IL 60466 (708) 668-9425 | PK-2 | 12 | 214 |
| Blackhawk Intermediate Center School 130 Blackhawk Dr Park Forest IL 60466 (708) 668-9425 | 4-6 | 16 | 243 |
| Forest Trail Middle School 215 Wilson St Park Forest IL 60466 (708) 668-9425 | 7-8 | 28 | 451 |
| Mohawk Intermediate School 301 Mohawk St Park Forest IL 60466 (708) 668-9425 | 3-6 | 17 | 381 |