Russell County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 200 educators are employed at Russell County School District. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Russell County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,330 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $14,500 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Russell County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Russell County School District. 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 Russell County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 181 | 192 | 187 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 13 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 58 | 59 | 91 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 41 | 45 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 85 | 75 | 35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 77 | 75 | 56 |
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 Russell County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 193 | 193 | 181 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 24 | 25 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 119 | 127 | 121 |
Russell County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Russell County School District operates 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Wayne County School District (8 Schools)
- Adair County School District (7 Schools)
- Clinton County School District (5 Schools)
- Cumberland County School District (3 Schools)
- Casey County School District (6 Schools)
Russell County School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Jamestown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Elementary School 342 South Main St Jamestown KY 42629 (270) 343-3966 |
PK-5 | 32 | 504 |
Teaching in Russell Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School 2166 South Hwy 127 Russell Springs KY 42642 (270) 866-3341 |
9-12 | 57 | 856 |
| Russell County Middle School 2258 South Hwy 127 Russell Springs KY 42642 (270) 866-2224 |
6-8 | 34 | 701 |
| Russell Springs Elementary School 1554 North Hwy 127 Russell Springs KY 42642 (270) 866-3587 |
PK-5 | 45 | 740 |
| Salem Elementary School 1409 South Hwy 76 Russell Springs KY 42642 (270) 866-6197 |
PK-5 | 19 | 315 |