Clayton School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 200 teachers are employed at Clayton School District. The Clayton School District faculty and staff salary data displayed in the tables below are gathered from several sources as listed below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Clayton School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Louis and surrounding areas. 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 | $40,290 | $29,990-$54,010 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,140 | $48,750 - $89,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,020 | $47,210 - $83,750 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,120 | $48,860 - $100,160 |
| High School Teacher | $68,400 | $47,630 - $98,540 |
| PE Teacher | $48,660 | $28,960 - $76,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Louis, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for Clayton School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,290 | $29,990-$54,010 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,340 | $47,140 - $97,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Louis, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the St. Louis area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,380 | $38,880-$86,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $110,960 | $77,170 - $149,860 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,860 | $45,400 - $91,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Louis, 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 Clayton School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,161 | $12,925 |
| Administrators | $51,667 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Clayton School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Clayton 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 Clayton School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 241 | 234 | 235 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 82 | 81 | 81 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 144 | 137 | 139 |
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 | 31 | 37 | 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 Clayton School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 174 | 174 | 162 |
| District Support Staff | 64 | 59 | 56 |
| Other Support Staff | 95 | 97 | 86 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Clayton School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Clayton School District in the list 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:
- University City School District (7 Schools)
- Brentwood School District (5 Schools)
- Ladue School District (7 Schools)
- Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District (4 Schools)
- Ritenour High School (9 Schools)
Clayton School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High School 1 Mark Twain Circle Clayton MO 63105 (314) 854-6600 | 9-12 | 77 | 871 |
| Glenridge Elementary School 7447 Wellington Clayton MO 63105 (314) 854-6200 | KG-5 | 30 | 371 |
| Meramec Elementary School 400 South Meramec Ave Clayton MO 63105 (314) 854-6300 | KG-5 | 31 | 369 |
| Ralph M. Captain Elementary School 6345 Northwood Ave Clayton MO 63105 (314) 854-6100 | KG-5 | 31 | 353 |
| Wydown Middle School 6500 Wydown Clayton MO 63105 (314) 854-6400 | 6-8 | 61 | 623 |