Fayette R-III School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Fayette R-III School District manages 3 schools with over fifty teachers and instructors. The Fayette R-III School District administration and teacher salary information displayed in the tables below are taken from several government sources as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Fayette R-III School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia 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 | $38,540 | $28,600-$55,230 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,720 | $39,990 - $72,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,950 | $37,580 - $73,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,850 | $39,190 - $76,050 |
| High School Teacher | $57,820 | $44,600 - $77,160 |
| PE Teacher | $75,680 | $28,600 - $168,140 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Fayette R-III School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,690 | $39,990 - $69,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,530 | $31,770-$104,980 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,500 | $66,750 - $122,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $44,780 - $73,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 Fayette 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 | $9,189 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $17,000 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fayette R-III School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fayette 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 Fayette R-III School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 29 | 28 | 28 |
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 | 14 | 20 | 19 |
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 Fayette R-III School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 26 | 26 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Fayette R-III School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Fayette R-III School District operates 3 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:
- New Franklin R-I School District (2 Schools)
- Howard County R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- Harrisburg R-VIII School District (3 Schools)
- Boonville R-I School District (5 Schools)
- Higbee R-VIII School District (2 Schools)
Fayette R-III School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette High School 510 Cleveland Ave Fayette MO 65248 (660) 248-2124 | 9-12 | 18 | 185 |
| Laurence J. Daly Elementary School 702 Lucky St Fayette MO 65248 (660) 248-3800 | PK-5 | 26 | 319 |
| Wm. N. Clark Middle School 704 Lucky St Fayette MO 65248 (660) 248-3800 | 6-8 | 10 | 141 |