DCPS -- Daviess County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Daviess County Public Schools has over nine thousand students and 700 teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries at Daviess County Public Schools. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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DCPS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Owensboro and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $42,700 | $23,170-$64,990 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,820 | $42,810 - $64,960 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,760 | $40,870 - $64,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,040 | $41,070 - $65,040 |
| High School Teacher | $60,300 | $40,680 - $79,340 |
| PE Teacher | $53,710 | $21,060 - $76,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Owensboro, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers that work for DCPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,390 | $40,800 - $63,090 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Owensboro, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Owensboro area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $91,870 | $76,010 - $103,420 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,350 | $30,420 - $80,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Owensboro, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Daviess County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,187 | $15,364 |
| Administrators | $11,946 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Daviess County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Daviess County Public Schools. 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 Daviess County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 698 | 685 | 682 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 42 | 39 | 38 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 240 | 243 | 362 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 152 | 148 | 149 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 250 | 238 | 117 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Teaching Assistants | 253 | 245 | 244 |
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 Daviess County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 665 | 665 | 664 |
| District Support Staff | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| School Administrators | 86 | 81 | 75 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Student Support Staff | 50 | 43 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 421 | 425 | 424 |
| Librarians | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Other School Counselors | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Daviess County Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Daviess County Public Schools has 22 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:
- Owensboro Independent School District (12 Schools)
- Mclean County School District (5 Schools)
- Hancock County School District (4 Schools)
- Ohio County School District (10 Schools)
- Cloverport Independent School District (3 Schools)
Daviess County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in Owensboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo High School 2280 Tamarack Rd Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7100 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,344 |
| Audubon Elementary School 300 Worthington Rd Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7150 |
PK-5 | 31 | 543 |
| Burns Elementary School 4514 Goetz Dr Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7170 |
PK-5 | 37 | 604 |
| College View Middle School 5061 New Hartford Rd Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7500 |
6-8 | 50 | 761 |
| Country Heights Elementary School 4961 Kentucky 54 Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7250 |
PK-5 | 23 | 401 |
| Daviess County High School 4255 New Hartford Rd Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7300 |
9-12 | 91 | 1,639 |
| Daviess County Middle School 1415 East Fourth St Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7600 |
6-8 | 53 | 869 |
| Deer Park Elementary School 4959 New Hartford Rd Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7270 |
PK-5 | 32 | 543 |
| East View Elementary School 6104 Ky Hwy 405 Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7350 |
PK-5 | 29 | 517 |
| F T Burns Middle School 4610 Goetz Dr Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7400 |
6-8 | 51 | 791 |
| Highland Elementary School 2909 Kentucky 54 Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7370 |
PK-5 | 33 | 664 |
| Meadow Lands Elementary School 3500 Hayden Rd Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 852-7450 |
PK-5 | 32 | 571 |
| Owensboro Treatment Center Alternative School 3001 Leitchfield Rd Owensboro KY 42303 (270) 687-7311 |
7-12 | 4 | 60 |
| River Valley Behavioral Health High School 1000 Industrial Rd Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 689-6773 |
9-12 | 6 | 5 |
| Sorgho Elementary School 5390 Ky Hwy 56 Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7470 |
PK-5 | 30 | 472 |
| Tamarack Elementary School 1733 Tamarack Rd Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7550 |
PK-5 | 29 | 507 |
| West Louisville Elementary School 8400 Hwy 56 Owensboro KY 42301 (270) 852-7650 |
PK-5 | 24 | 380 |
Teaching in Utica
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Central Alternative High School 6500 Us Hwy 231 Utica KY 42376 (270) 852-7200 |
9-12 | 11 | 103 |
| Southern Oaks Elementary School 7525 U.s. Hwy 431 Utica KY 42376 (270) 852-7570 |
PK-5 | 22 | 376 |
Teaching in Whitesville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesville Elementary School 9656 Ky 54 Whitesville KY 42378 (270) 852-7670 |
PK-5 | 21 | 372 |