Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 20 teachers and instructors are employed at Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271. The tables below detail 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 the average salary for teachers that is 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
Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271. 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 Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 25 | 21 | |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 10 | - | 12 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271 operates 2 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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Paw Paw Community Unit School District – CUSD 271 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Elementary School 511 Chapman St Paw Paw IL 61353 (815) 627-2841 | PK-6 | 5 | 114 |
| Paw Paw High School (Junior / Senior) 511 Chapman St Paw Paw IL 61353 (815) 627-2671 | 7-12 | 15 | 112 |