Cotter School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 50 educators are employed at Cotter School District. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arkansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arkansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arkansas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,220 | $47,240 - $65,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,210 | $49,380 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,830 | $49,780 - $74,100 |
| High School Teacher | $59,710 | $49,430 - $75,760 |
| PE Teacher | $49,410 | $25,720 - $78,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Arkansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,160 | $49,890 - $63,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Arkansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,510 | $68,090 - $107,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,370 | $38,520 - $78,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 Cotter School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,113 | $11,820 |
| Administrators | $10,000 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cotter School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cotter 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 Cotter School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 59 | 61 | 56 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 26 | 28 | 25 |
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 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
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 Cotter School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Cotter School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Cotter 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:
- Flippin School District (3 Schools)
- Mountain Home School District (6 Schools)
- Yellville-Summit School District (3 Schools)
- Norfork School District (2 Schools)
- Ozark Mountain School District (6 Schools)
Cotter School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Gist Elementary School 152 Lucille St Cotter AR 72626 (870) 435-6655 | PK-6 | 28 | 395 |
| Cotter High School 198 Mabel St Cotter AR 72626 (870) 435-6323 | 7-12 | 27 | 296 |