Buchanan County R-Iv School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Buchanan County R-Iv School District operates 2 schools with over 30 educators. The tables below provide teacher salaries at Buchanan County R-Iv School District. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Buchanan County R-Iv School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Joseph 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 | $44,450 | $28,600-$81,960 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,810 | $39,010 - $74,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,090 | $46,970 - $74,790 |
| High School Teacher | $55,840 | $40,020 - $74,040 |
| PE Teacher | $47,240 | $30,190 - $68,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, 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 are employed by Buchanan County R-Iv School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,880 | $45,550 - $72,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, 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 St. Joseph area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,310 | $74,040 - $123,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,500 | $43,090 - $75,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, 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 Buchanan County R-Iv School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,485 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $21,000 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Buchanan County R-Iv School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Buchanan County R-Iv 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 Buchanan County R-Iv School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 34 | 31 | 32 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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 Buchanan County R-Iv School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Buchanan County R-Iv School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Buchanan County R-Iv School District oversees 2 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:
- Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District (2 Schools)
- North Platte County R-I School District (5 Schools)
- West Platte County R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- St. Joseph School District (26 Schools)
- East Buchanan County C-1 School District (3 Schools)
Buchanan County R-Iv School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Dekalb
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Jr.-Sr. High School 702 Main St Dekalb MO 64440 (816) 685-3211 | 7-12 | 16 | 146 |
Teaching in Rushville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Elementary School 8681 Sw State Rte 116 Rushville MO 64484 (816) 688-7777 | PK-6 | 16 | 190 |