KCPS -- Kansas City Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are just over 1000 educators and nine thousand students that are enrolled at the 34 schools operated by KCPS. The KCPS teacher and administration salary figures presented in the data tables below are taken from several sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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KCPS Teacher Salary Details

The following table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City local 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$37,510$23,730-$55,880
Kindergarten Teacher$57,570$44,390 - $74,190
Elementary School Teacher$58,720$40,150 - $77,320
Middle School Teacher$60,220$44,290 - $77,430
High School Teacher$59,650$40,450 - $79,270
PE Teacher$48,340$19,250 - $81,270

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 the average salary for special education teachers who work for KCPS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$37,510$23,730-$55,880
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$59,330$41,650 - $78,560

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 Kansas City area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$51,730$37,110-$68,360
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$101,650$66,440 - $132,120
Guidance & School Counselors$55,650$36,710 - $77,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, 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 KCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictMissouri
Teachers & Aides$13,082$12,923
Administrators$29,597$29,579

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Kansas City Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by KCPS. 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 KCPS per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,0941,1011,137
Preschool Teachers646163
Kindergarten Teachers1089693
Elementary School Teachers505526546
Middle & High School Teachers418418434

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.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators91820
Teaching Assistants206257248

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 KCPS are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff860860883
District Administrators262018
District Support Staff444749
School Administrators626567
Student Support Staff113103103
Other Support Staff604625646
Librarians262628
Guidance Counselors444951
Elementary School Guidance Counselors242828
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors202123

KCPS Schools

We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is managed by KCPS in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Kansas City Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Ace Collegium 7-11 at Se School
3500 East Meyer Blvd
Kansas City MO 64131
(816) 418-1075
7-12 32 438
Attucks Elementary School
2400 Prospect
Kansas City MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
PK-6 28 341
B. Banneker Elementary School
7050 Askew
Kansas City MO 64132
(816) 418-1850
PK-6 23 296
Border Star Elementary School
6321 Wornall Rd
Kansas City MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
PK-6 22 374
C. A. Franklin Elementary School
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
PK-6 24 306
Central Sr. High School
3221 Indiana
Kansas City MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
7-12 50 724
East Elementary School
6400 East 23rd St
Kansas City MO 64129
(816) 418-4775
PK-6 50 764
Foreign Language Academy
3450 Warwick
Kansas City MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
PK-8 43 718
Garfield Elementary School
436 Prospect Blvd
Kansas City MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
PK-6 53 773
George Melcher Elementary School
3958 Chelsea
Kansas City MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
PK-6 28 438
Gladstone Elementary School
335 North Elmwood
Kansas City MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
PK-6 39 553
Holliday Montessori School
7227 Jackson
Kansas City MO 64132
(816) 418-1950
PK-6 27 436
James Elementary School
5810 Scarritt
Kansas City MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
PK-6 29 370
John T. Hartman Elementary Magnet School
8111 Oak
Kansas City MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
PK-6 22 306
Lincoln College Preparatory School
2111 Woodland
Kansas City MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
6-12 47 896
Longfellow Elementary Magnet School
2830 Holmes
Kansas City MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
PK-6 18 178
M. L. King Elementary School
4201a Indiana Ave
Kansas City MO 64130
(816) 418-2475
PK-6 29 473
N.e. Law & Public Serv. Magnet School
415 South Van Brunt
Kansas City MO 64124
(816) 418-3300
7-12 57 1,024
Paseo Academy of Performing Arts
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
7-12 45 542
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
PK-6 34 407
Pitcher Elementary School
9915 East 38th Terr
Kansas City MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
PK-6 25 319
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School
1000 West 17th St
Kansas City MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
PK-6 23 308
Satchel Paige Elementary School
3301 East 75th St
Kansas City MO 64132
(816) 418-2413
PK-6 29 436
Southeast Zoo Academy
6410 Swope Parkway
Kansas City MO 64132
(816) 418-7704
PK-6 26 369
Southwest Early College Campus School
6512 Wornall Rd
Kansas City MO 64113
(816) 418-7977
7-12 42 635
Swinney / Volker Elementary School
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
PK-6 27 380
Trailwoods Environmental Elementary School
6201 East 17th St
Kansas City MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
PK-6 25 344
Troost Elementary School
1215 East 59th St
Kansas City MO 64110
(816) 418-1700
PK-6 23 288
Van Horn High School
1924 Van Brunt Blvd
Kansas City MO 64127
(816) 418-3125
7-12 79 1,059
Wendell Phillips Elementary Magnet School
1619 East 24th Terr
Kansas City MO 64108
(816) 418-3755
PK-6 18 277
Whittier Elementary School
1012 Bales
Kansas City MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
PK-6 30 458