Gurdon School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Gurdon School District has an estimated 800 students and 60 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Arkansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained 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 following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 lists 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 salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Gurdon School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,751 | $11,819 |
| Administrators | $5,524 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Gurdon School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gurdon 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 Gurdon School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 58 | 57 | 66 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 24 | 23 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 28 | 26 | 27 |
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 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
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 Gurdon School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 51 | 51 | 48 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 16 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Gurdon School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Gurdon 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:
- Prescott School District (3 Schools)
- Arkadelphia School District (5 Schools)
- Blevins School District (2 Schools)
- Nevada School District (2 Schools)
- Ouachita School District (2 Schools)
Gurdon School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabe Middle School 7780 Hwy 67 South Gurdon AR 71743 (870) 353-4311 | 5-8 | 23 | 232 |
| Gurdon High School 7777 Hwy 67 South Gurdon AR 71743 (870) 353-5123 | 9-12 | 20 | 236 |
| Gurdon Primary School 401 North 10th St Gurdon AR 71743 (870) 353-4321 | PK-4 | 23 | 337 |