Hickory County R-I School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Hickory County R-I School District has over 700 students and 50 teachers and instructors. The Hickory County R-I School District teacher and administration salary figures provided in the data tables below are obtained from several government sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Hickory County R-I School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Springfield 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 | $36,340 | $28,600-$50,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,790 | $39,850 - $73,640 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,100 | $40,280 - $71,910 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,790 | $40,380 - $71,980 |
| High School Teacher | $60,070 | $45,870 - $74,590 |
| PE Teacher | $53,640 | $28,600 - $83,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Springfield, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Hickory County R-I School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,690 | $42,430 - $72,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Springfield, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Springfield area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,420 | $29,880-$59,470 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,240 | $75,810 - $132,640 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,470 | $42,030 - $93,640 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Springfield, 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 Hickory County R-I School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,813 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $27,619 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Hickory County R-I School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Hickory County R-I 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 Hickory County R-I School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 55 | 54 | 55 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 32 | 32 |
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 Hickory County R-I School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Hickory County R-I School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Hickory County R-I School District has 3 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:
- Hermitage R-Iv School District (3 Schools)
- Macks Creek R-V School District (2 Schools)
- Dallas County R-I School District (5 Schools)
- Wheatland R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- Halfway R-III School District (2 Schools)
Hickory County R-I School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary School Hwy65 and Co Rd 220 Urbana MO 65767 (417) 993-4225 | PK-4 | 23 | 283 |
| Skyline High School Hwy65 and Co Rd 220 Urbana MO 65767 (417) 993-4226 | 9-12 | 18 | 217 |
| Skyline Middle School Hwy65 and Co Rd 220 Urbana MO 65767 (417) 993-4254 | 5-8 | 14 | 216 |