Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 100 teachers and 2,000 students enrolled at the 4 schools managed by Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. 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.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary 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 salary ranges and 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
Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u. 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 Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 111 | 113 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 65 | - | 74 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 40 | - | 39 |
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 Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 38 | |
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 55 |
Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Reed Custer Community Unit School District – CUSD 255u Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Braidwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed-Custer High School 249 Comet Dr Braidwood IL 60408 (815) 458-2166 | 9-12 | 39 | 491 |
| Reed-Custer Intermediate School 162 South School St Braidwood IL 60408 (815) 458-2145 | 2-5 | 29 | 533 |
| Reed-Custer Middle School 407 Comet Dr Braidwood IL 60408 (815) 458-2868 | 6-8 | 29 | 384 |
Teaching in Custer Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed-Custer Primary School 35445 Washington St Custer Park IL 60481 (815) 458-6340 | PK-1 | 16 | 270 |