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 SalarySalary Range
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 SalarySalary Range
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 SalarySalary Range
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).

 DistrictNebraska
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.

 201220132014
Total Teachers339344351
Elementary School Teachers257253257
Middle & High School Teachers828586

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
Teaching Assistants747577

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.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff201201201
District Support Staff161616
School Administrators161717
School Administrative Support Staff191919
Student Support Staff333131
Other Support Staff112112112
Guidance Counselors131212

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.

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Kearney Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
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