Lafayette County C-1 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over eighty teachers and support staff are employed at Lafayette County C-1 School District. The Lafayette County C-1 School District teacher and administration salary information presented below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Lafayette County C-1 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 Kansas City 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,300 | $48,290 - $79,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,540 | $48,120 - $78,940 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,290 | $48,460 - $82,050 |
| High School Teacher | $62,830 | $48,820 - $78,940 |
| PE Teacher | $52,850 | $15,080 - $81,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Lafayette County C-1 School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,010 | $29,740-$56,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,950 | $46,400 - $79,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kansas City, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Kansas City area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $62,660 | $39,590-$91,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $109,210 | $79,560 - $132,180 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,090 | $45,940 - $79,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Lafayette County C-1 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,551 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $38,000 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lafayette County C-1 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lafayette County C-1 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 Lafayette County C-1 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 74 | 74 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 39 | 40 | 42 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 14 | 16 | 16 |
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 Lafayette County C-1 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 26 | 26 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Lafayette County C-1 School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lafayette County C-1 School District manages 3 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:
- Santa Fe R-X School District (2 Schools)
- Concordia R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- Lexington R-V School District (5 Schools)
- Odessa R-VII School District (4 Schools)
- Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix School District (2 Schools)
Lafayette County C-1 School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary School 705 West 31st Higginsville MO 64037 (660) 584-7127 | PK-5 | 36 | 482 |
| Lafayette County High School 807a West 31st Higginsville MO 64037 (660) 584-3661 | 9-12 | 24 | 283 |
| Lafayette County Middle School 807b West 31st Higginsville MO 64037 (660) 584-7161 | 6-8 | 17 | 242 |