Somerset Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 100 teachers and two thousand students enrolled at the 5 schools operated by Somerset Independent School District. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of 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 displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided 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 the average salary 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 average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Somerset Independent School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,273 | $15,370 |
| Administrators | $12,615 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Somerset Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Somerset Independent 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 Somerset Independent School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 97 | 100 | 103 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 39 | 37 | 51 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 29 | 29 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 33 | 34 | 15 |
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 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
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 Somerset Independent School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 81 | 81 | 83 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Somerset Independent School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Somerset Independent School District oversees 5 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:
- Pulaski County High School (Kentucky) (15 Schools)
- Rockcastle County School District (6 Schools)
- Wayne County School District (8 Schools)
- Casey County School District (6 Schools)
- Russell County School District (6 Schools)
Somerset Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School 210 May St Somerset KY 42501 (606) 678-8707 |
PK-4 | 40 | 670 |
| Meece Middle School 210 Barnett St Somerset KY 42501 (606) 678-5821 |
5-8 | 30 | 507 |
| Somerset High School 301 College St Somerset KY 42501 (606) 678-4721 |
9-12 | 34 | 510 |