La Plata R-Ii School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
La Plata R-Ii School District has more than 300 students and 30 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Missouri, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Missouri Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Missouri. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,030 | $29,030-$54,610 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,740 | $44,520 - $79,100 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,730 | $39,980 - $78,820 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,510 | $43,760 - $91,130 |
| High School Teacher | $60,310 | $40,540 - $79,300 |
| PE Teacher | $52,580 | $28,910 - $79,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Missouri.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,030 | $29,030-$54,610 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,660 | $43,880 - $83,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, 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 state of Missouri below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,500 | $29,950-$85,770 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,640 | $74,570 - $133,090 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,160 | $41,890 - $78,740 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Missouri, 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 La Plata R-Ii School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,397 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $27,500 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
La Plata R-Ii School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by La Plata R-Ii 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 La Plata R-Ii School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | 18 | 18 |
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 La Plata R-Ii School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 11 | 10 | 11 |
La Plata R-Ii School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, La Plata R-Ii School District operates 2 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:
- Atlanta C-3 School District (2 Schools)
- Adair County R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- Kirksville R-III School District (5 Schools)
- Adair County R-I School District (2 Schools)
- Bevier C-4 School District (2 Schools)
La Plata R-Ii School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Elementary School 201 West Moore La Plata MO 63549 (660) 332-7003 | KG-6 | 17 | 192 |
| La Plata High School 201 West Moore La Plata MO 63549 (660) 332-7001 | 7-12 | 18 | 151 |