KPS -- Kearney Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
KPS oversees 14 schools with more than 300 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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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Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Nebraska. 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $42,920 | $27,730-$63,320 |
Elementary School Teacher | $57,570 | $45,030 - $73,690 |
Middle School Teacher | $59,040 | $45,740 - $74,510 |
High School Teacher | $60,250 | $47,560 - $77,010 |
PE Teacher | $56,410 | $23,920 - $89,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Nebraska.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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Special Ed. (Preschool) | $42,920 | $27,730-$63,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Nebraska below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $59,520 | $36,200-$97,050 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,410 | $79,330 - $130,040 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $64,260 | $44,430 - $87,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Nebraska, 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 KPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Nebraska | |
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Teachers & Aides | $14,188 | $16,893 |
Administrators | $13,194 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kearney Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by KPS. 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 KPS per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 339 | 344 | 351 |
Elementary School Teachers | 257 | 253 | 257 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 82 | 85 | 86 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 74 | 75 | 77 |
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 KPS are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 201 | 201 | 201 |
District Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 16 |
School Administrators | 16 | 17 | 17 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Student Support Staff | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Other Support Staff | 112 | 112 | 112 |
Guidance Counselors | 13 | 12 | 12 |
KPS Schools
We have listed the 14 schools and their contact information, which is operated by KPS in the list 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:
- Gibbon Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Amherst Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Elm Creek Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Axtell Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Minden Public Schools District (5 Schools)
Kearney Public Schools Map & Boundaries
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Bryant Elementary School 1611 Ave C Kearney NE 68847 (308) 698-8190 |
PK-5 | 20 | 254 |
Buffalo Hills Elementary 6110 11th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8290 |
PK-5 | 10 | 168 |
Central Elementary School 300 West 24th St Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8040 |
PK-5 | 20 | 261 |
Emerson Elementary School 2705 Ave East Kearney NE 68847 (308) 698-8270 |
PK-5 | 17 | 239 |
Glenwood Elementary School 8105 9th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8240 |
PK-5 | 8 | 122 |
Horizon Middle School 915 West 35th St Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8120 |
6-8 | 40 | 540 |
Kearney Education Center 1511 5th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8033 |
PK-PK | 8 | 104 |
Kearney Sr High School 3610 6th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8060 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,423 |
Kenwood Elementary School 915 16th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8200 |
PK-5 | 27 | 408 |
Meadowlark Elementary School 1010 East 53rd St Kearney NE 68847 (308) 698-8210 |
PK-5 | 24 | 410 |
Northeast Elementary School 910 East 34th St Kearney NE 68847 (308) 698-8230 |
PK-5 | 25 | 406 |
Park Elementary School 3000 7th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8280 |
PK-5 | 15 | 276 |
Sunrise Middle School 4611 Ave North Kearney NE 68847 (308) 698-8150 |
6-8 | 39 | 487 |
Windy Hills Elementary School 4211 20th Ave Kearney NE 68845 (308) 698-8220 |
PK-5 | 14 | 256 |