Ashland Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and support staff are employed at Ashland Independent School District. The Ashland Independent School District school administration and teacher salary details displayed in the tables below are taken from several government sources as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Ashland Independent School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Huntington-Ashland local area. 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 | $36,180 | $23,500-$58,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,850 | $44,670 - $71,110 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,560 | $44,740 - $74,620 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,580 | $46,660 - $74,550 |
| High School Teacher | $62,120 | $46,970 - $79,820 |
| PE Teacher | $65,090 | $27,610 - $99,800 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Huntington-Ashland, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Ashland Independent School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,270 | $41,210 - $69,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Huntington-Ashland, 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 Huntington-Ashland area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,050 | $33,900-$75,920 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $84,160 | $59,200 - $100,080 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,320 | $39,650 - $79,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Huntington-Ashland, 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 Ashland Independent School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,968 | $15,370 |
| Administrators | $8,970 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ashland Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ashland 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 Ashland Independent School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 195 | 200 | 193 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 80 | 79 | 99 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 50 | 51 | 46 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 62 | 52 | 32 |
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 | 112 | 119 | 113 |
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 Ashland Independent School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 162 | 162 | 161 |
| District Support Staff | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 23 | 23 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 19 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 96 | 98 | 96 |
Ashland Independent School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ashland Independent School District operates 9 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:
- Fairview Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Boyd County School District (13 Schools)
- Russell Independent School District (4 Schools)
- Raceland Independent School District (5 Schools)
- Greenup County School District (7 Schools)
Ashland Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Head Start School 1820 Hickman St Ashland KY 41101 (606) 327-2715 | PK-PK | 4 | 166 |
| Charles Russell Elementary School 1100 Russell St Ashland KY 41101 (606) 327-2735 | KG-6 | 21 | 313 |
| Crabbe Elementary School 520 17th St Ashland KY 41101 (606) 327-2730 | KG-6 | 23 | 383 |
| George M Verity Middle School 2800 Kansas St Ashland KY 41102 (606) 327-2727 | 7-8 | 28 | 458 |
| Hager Elementary School 1600 Blackburn Ave Ashland KY 41101 (606) 327-2731 | KG-6 | 20 | 349 |
| Oakview Elementary School 3111 Blackburn Ave Ashland KY 41101 (606) 327-2733 | KG-6 | 28 | 427 |
| Paul G Blazer High School 1500 Blazer Blvd Ashland KY 41102 (606) 327-6040 | 9-12 | 51 | 886 |
| Poage Elementary School 3215 South 29th St Ashland KY 41102 (606) 327-2734 | KG-6 | 18 | 260 |