Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 90 teachers and support staff are employed at Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Springfield 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 | $69,000 | $48,270 - $99,020 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,670 | $49,310 - $99,580 |
| High School Teacher | $73,900 | $49,150 - $99,180 |
| PE Teacher | $55,750 | $31,220 - $92,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Springfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,020 | $77,230 - $162,390 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,500 | $37,830 - $96,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8. 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 Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 79 | 88 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 47 | - | 52 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | - | 31 |
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 Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 are shown in the table below.
| 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 34 | ||
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 54 |
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 in the list 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:
- A-C Central Community Unit School District - CUSD 262 (3 Schools)
- Porta Community Unit School District - CUSD 202 (4 Schools)
- Franklin Community Unit School District - CUSD 1 (3 Schools)
- Athens Community Unit School District - CUSD 213 (4 Schools)
- Springfield School District 186 (36 Schools)
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Elementary School 2473 North Farmingdale Rd Pleasant Plains IL 62677 (217) 626-1221 | PK-4 | 30 | 458 |
| Pleasant Plains High School 500 North Cartwright St Pleasant Plains IL 62677 (217) 626-1044 | 9-12 | 27 | 427 |
| Pleasant Plains Middle School 2455 North Farmingdale Rd Pleasant Plains IL 62677 (217) 626-1061 | 5-8 | 27 | 413 |