De Soto School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
De Soto School District has more than 7,000 students and 500 teachers. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at De Soto School District. The data has been gathered 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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De Soto School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City region. 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 | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,570 | $44,390 - $74,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,720 | $40,150 - $77,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,220 | $44,290 - $77,430 |
| High School Teacher | $59,650 | $40,450 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $48,340 | $19,250 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for De Soto School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,510 | $23,730-$55,880 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,330 | $41,650 - $78,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,730 | $37,110-$68,360 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,650 | $66,440 - $132,120 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $36,710 - $77,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 De Soto School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,313 | $10,748 |
| Administrators | $13,737 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
De Soto School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by De Soto 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 De Soto School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 470 | 496 | |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 63 | - | 92 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 161 | - | 141 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 240 | - | 257 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 9 | - | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 77 | - | 79 |
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 De Soto School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 218 | |
| District Support Staff | 11 | - | 10 |
| School Administrators | 29 | - | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | - | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | - | 57 |
| Other Support Staff | 110 | - | 103 |
| Librarians | 10 | - | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | - | 15 |
| Other School Counselors | 15 | - | 15 |
De Soto School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, De Soto School District operates 12 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:
- Eudora School District (3 Schools)
- Bonner Springs School District (5 Schools)
- Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 (10 Schools)
- Tonganoxie School District (3 Schools)
- Basehor-Linwood School District (5 Schools)
De Soto School District Map & Boundaries
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Teaching in De Soto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High School 35000 West 91st St De Soto KS 66018 (913) 667-6250 |
9-12 | 54 | 689 |
| Lexington Trails Middle School 8800 Penner Ave De Soto KS 66018 (913) 667-6260 |
6-8 | 31 | 322 |
| Starside Elementary School 35400 West 91st De Soto KS 66018 (913) 667-6270 |
PK-5 | 38 | 431 |
Teaching in Lenexa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Middle School 8001 Mize Blvd Lenexa KS 66227 (913) 667-3512 |
6-8 | 43 | 660 |
Teaching in Shawnee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Elementary School 5805 Belmont Dr Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 667-1810 |
PK-5 | 30 | 440 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School 5815 Monticello Rd Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 422-8700 |
KG-5 | 34 | 524 |
| Horizon Elementary School 7210 Chouteau Shawnee KS 66227 (913) 667-3535 |
KG-5 | 31 | 518 |
| Mill Valley High School 5900 Monticello Rd Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 422-4351 |
9-12 | 82 | 1,302 |
| Mize Elementary School 7301 Mize Rd Shawnee KS 66227 (913) 441-0880 |
KG-5 | 25 | 405 |
| Monticello Trails Middle School 6100 Monticello Rd Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 422-1100 |
6-8 | 47 | 739 |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School 22405 Clear Creek Parkway Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 667-1800 |
KG-5 | 32 | 549 |
| Riverview Elementary School 21550 West 47th St Shawnee KS 66226 (913) 441-0808 |
KG-5 | 30 | 484 |