Lawson R-XIV School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 80 teachers and instructors and 1,000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Lawson R-XIV School District. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at Lawson R-XIV School District. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Lawson R-XIV School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 lists average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Lawson R-XIV 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 average salary 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 Lawson R-XIV School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,795 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $21,552 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lawson R-XIV School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lawson R-XIV 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 Lawson R-XIV School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 86 | 84 | 84 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 53 | 52 | 52 |
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 Lawson R-XIV School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Other Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Lawson R-XIV School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Lawson R-XIV School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Lawson R-XIV School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson High School 600 Bob Gill Dr Lawson MO 64062 (816) 580-7270 | 9-12 | 25 | 408 |
| Lawson Middle School 602 Bob Gill Dr Lawson MO 64062 (816) 580-7279 | 5-8 | 26 | 373 |
| Southwest Elementary School 307 West Moss St Lawson MO 64062 (816) 580-7272 | PK-4 | 32 | 391 |