Lawrence School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 800 teachers and nine thousand students enrolled at the 22 schools operated by Lawrence School District. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at Lawrence School District. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Lawrence School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lawrence 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,990 | $23,870-$63,710 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,930 | $40,640 - $65,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,470 | $40,030 - $62,190 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,740 | $46,090 - $63,120 |
| High School Teacher | $55,470 | $45,820 - $63,030 |
| PE Teacher | $78,590 | $22,460 - $178,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawrence, 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 Lawrence School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $53,580 | $49,230 - $64,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawrence, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Lawrence area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,000 | $66,410 - $102,050 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $48,680 | $37,930 - $65,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lawrence, 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 Lawrence School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,243 | $10,747 |
| Administrators | $15,534 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawrence School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lawrence 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 Lawrence School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 763 | 844 | |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | - | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 198 | - | 189 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 157 | - | 210 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 395 | - | 426 |
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 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 11 | - | 24 |
| Teaching Assistants | 300 | - | 336 |
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 Lawrence School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 428 | |
| District Support Staff | 39 | - | 42 |
| School Administrators | 29 | - | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 53 | - | 51 |
| Student Support Staff | 88 | - | 100 |
| Other Support Staff | 181 | - | 190 |
| Librarians | 14 | - | 18 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | - | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 17 | - | 18 |
| Other School Counselors | 17 | - | 18 |
Lawrence School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Lawrence School District manages 22 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:
- Eudora School District (3 Schools)
- Perry Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Tonganoxie School District (3 Schools)
- Baldwin City School District (4 Schools)
- De Soto School District (12 Schools)
Lawrence School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Elementary School 2704 Louisiana St Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5600 |
PK-5 | 19 | 258 |
| Cordley Elementary School 1837 Vermont St Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5640 |
PK-5 | 23 | 293 |
| Deerfield Elementary School 101 Lawrence Ave Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-5660 |
KG-5 | 29 | 514 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 1045 Hilltop Dr Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5720 |
KG-5 | 32 | 343 |
| Kennedy Elementary School 1605 Davis Rd Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5760 |
PK-5 | 38 | 436 |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School 1101 George Williams Way Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-5890 |
PK-5 | 28 | 517 |
| Lawrence Central Jr High School 1400 Massachusetts St Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5400 |
6-8 | 40 | 415 |
| Lawrence Free State High School 4700 Overland Dr Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-6050 |
9-12 | 96 | 1,561 |
| Lawrence High School 1901 Louisiana St Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5050 |
9-12 | 110 | 1,470 |
| Lawrence South Jr High School 2734 Louisiana St Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5450 |
6-8 | 53 | 614 |
| Lawrence Virtual High School 1104 East 1000 Rd Lawrence KS 66047 (785) 832-5620 |
9-12 | 14 | 320 |
| Lawrence Virtual School 1104 East 1000 Rd Lawrence KS 66047 (785) 832-5620 |
KG-8 | 33 | 1,049 |
| Lawrence West Jr High School 2700 Harvard Rd Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-5500 |
6-8 | 50 | 644 |
| New York Elementary School 936 New York St Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5780 |
KG-5 | 17 | 183 |
| Pinckney Elementary School 810 West 6 St Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5800 |
PK-5 | 20 | 237 |
| Prairie Park Elementary School 2711 Kensington Rd Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5740 |
KG-5 | 27 | 369 |
| Quail Run Elementary School 1130 Inverness Dr Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-5820 |
KG-5 | 25 | 411 |
| Schwegler Elementary School 2201 Ousdahl Rd Lawrence KS 66046 (785) 832-5860 |
KG-5 | 32 | 432 |
| Southwest Jr High School 2511 Inverness Dr Lawrence KS 66047 (785) 832-5550 |
6-8 | 52 | 669 |
| Sunflower Elementary School 2521 Inverness Dr Lawrence KS 66047 (785) 832-5870 |
KG-5 | 33 | 477 |
| Sunset Hill Elementary School 901 Schwarz Rd Lawrence KS 66049 (785) 832-5880 |
KG-5 | 19 | 290 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School 508 Elm St Lawrence KS 66044 (785) 832-5920 |
KG-5 | 18 | 243 |