Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 has over 1000 students and seventy teachers and support staff. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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, this table details average 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 salary ranges and 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
Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301. 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 Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 74 | 70 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 45 | - | 44 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 24 | - | 23 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 has 3 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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Tuscola Community Unit School District – CUSD 301 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie Jr High School 409 South Prairie St Tuscola IL 61953 (217) 253-2828 | 5-8 | 23 | 309 |
| North Ward Elementary School 1201 North Prairie St Tuscola IL 61953 (217) 253-2712 | PK-4 | 24 | 377 |
| Tuscola High School 500 South Prairie St Tuscola IL 61953 (217) 253-2377 | 9-12 | 22 | 315 |