Clinton County R-III School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 60 teachers and support staff are employed at Clinton County R-III School District. The Clinton County R-III School District faculty and staff salary details displayed in the following tables are taken from several government agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Clinton County R-III School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which 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 | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,300 | $48,290 - $79,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,540 | $48,120 - $78,940 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,290 | $48,460 - $82,050 |
| High School Teacher | $62,830 | $48,820 - $78,940 |
| PE Teacher | $52,850 | $15,080 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Clinton County R-III School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,950 | $46,400 - $79,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,660 | $39,590-$91,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,210 | $79,560 - $132,180 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $45,940 - $79,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Clinton County R-III School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,377 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $24,000 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Clinton County R-III School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Clinton County R-III 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 Clinton County R-III School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 65 | 56 | 58 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 4 | 10 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 23 | 14 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 36 | 31 | 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.
| 2013 | 2014 |
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Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Clinton County R-III School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Clinton County R-III School District in the list 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:
- Lathrop R-Ii School District (3 Schools)
- East Buchanan County C-1 School District (3 Schools)
- Stewartsville C-2 School District (2 Schools)
- Osborn R-O School District (2 Schools)
- Smithville R-Ii School District (4 Schools)
Clinton County R-III School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County R-Iii Middle School 800 West Frost St Plattsburg MO 64477 (816) 539-3920 | 6-8 | 13 | 165 |
| Ellis Elementary School 603 West Frost St Plattsburg MO 64477 (816) 539-2187 | PK-5 | 26 | 317 |
| Plattsburg High School 800 West Frost St Plattsburg MO 64477 (816) 539-2184 | 9-12 | 20 | 232 |