Fort Smith School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 900 educators are employed at Fort Smith School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries at Fort Smith 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.
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Fort Smith School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fort Smith 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 | $36,220 | $22,930-$50,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,310 | $41,340 - $65,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,580 | $39,640 - $65,640 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,060 | $40,550 - $64,300 |
| High School Teacher | $56,740 | $40,610 - $77,220 |
| PE Teacher | $43,020 | $25,250 - $66,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Fort Smith School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,310 | $41,200 - $66,600 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $41,740 | $25,570-$63,440 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,840 | $65,330 - $102,590 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,080 | $31,110 - $84,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,318 | $11,816 |
| Administrators | $10,881 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fort Smith School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 923 | 980 | 962 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 66 | 71 | 69 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 392 | 419 | 421 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 367 | 395 | 371 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 85 | 82 | 84 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 10 | 36 | 87 |
| Teaching Assistants | 164 | 131 | 139 |
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 Fort Smith School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 997 | 997 | 771 |
| District Administrators | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| District Support Staff | 85 | 99 | 90 |
| School Administrators | 50 | 48 | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 157 | 221 | 101 |
| Student Support Staff | 255 | 350 | 246 |
| Other Support Staff | 264 | 262 | 268 |
| Librarians | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 15 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 54 | 40 | 40 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 34 | 21 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Fort Smith School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Fort Smith School District oversees 26 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:
- Van Buren School District (9 Schools)
- Hackett School District (2 Schools)
- Greenwood School District (5 Schools)
- Lavaca School District (3 Schools)
- Alma School District (4 Schools)
Fort Smith School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Barling
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barling Elementary School 1400 D St Barling AR 72923 (479) 452-0211 |
PK-6 | 27 | 443 |
Teaching in Fort Smith
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Pike Elementary School 4111 Park Ave Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 783-4506 |
PK-6 | 33 | 544 |
| Ballman Elementary School 2601 South Q St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-1280 |
KG-6 | 21 | 343 |
| Beard Elementary School 1600 Cavanaugh Rd Fort Smith AR 72908 (479) 646-0834 |
KG-6 | 21 | 304 |
| Belle Point Alternative Center School 1501 Dodson Ave Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-7034 |
7-12 | 12 | 49 |
| Bonneville Elementary School 2500 South Waldron Rd Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 478-3161 |
KG-6 | 20 | 361 |
| Carnall Elementary School 2524 South Tulsa St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 646-3612 |
PK-6 | 25 | 355 |
| Cavanaugh Elementary School 1025 School St Fort Smith AR 72908 (479) 646-1131 |
KG-6 | 17 | 261 |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School 2201 North 50th St Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 785-2451 |
7-9 | 61 | 868 |
| Elmer H. Cook Elementary School 3517 Brooken Hill Dr Fort Smith AR 72908 (479) 646-8880 |
PK-7 | 33 | 563 |
| Euper Lane Elementary School 6601 Euper Ln Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 452-2601 |
KG-6 | 30 | 469 |
| Fairview Elementary School 2400 South Dallas Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-3214 |
PK-6 | 39 | 664 |
| Harry C. Morrison Elementary School 3415 Newlon Rd Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 782-7045 |
PK-6 | 15 | 255 |
| Howard Elementary School 1301 North 8th St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-7382 |
PK-6 | 27 | 393 |
| John P. Woods Elementary School 3201 Massard Rd Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 452-5808 |
PK-6 | 26 | 503 |
| L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School 3025 Massard Rd Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 452-2226 |
7-9 | 55 | 869 |
| Northside High School 2301 North B St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-1171 |
10-12 | 113 | 1,581 |
| Ramsey Junior High School 3201 Jenny Lind Rd Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-5115 |
7-9 | 60 | 907 |
| Raymond E. Orr Elementary School 3609 Phoenix St Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 646-3711 |
PK-6 | 25 | 409 |
| Southside High School 4100 Gary St Fort Smith AR 72903 (479) 646-7371 |
10-12 | 102 | 1,587 |
| Spradling Elementary School 4949 Spradling Ave Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 783-8048 |
KG-6 | 27 | 427 |
| Sunnymede Elementary School 4201 North O St Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 783-6327 |
KG-6 | 39 | 633 |
| Sutton Elementary School 5001 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 785-1778 |
PK-6 | 34 | 535 |
| Tilles Elementary School 815 North 16th St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 785-5606 |
PK-6 | 29 | 418 |
| Trusty Elementary School 3300 Harris Ave Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 783-7720 |
KG-6 | 23 | 353 |
| William O. Darby Jr. High School 616 North 14th St Fort Smith AR 72901 (479) 783-4159 |
7-9 | 48 | 608 |