Licking R-VIII School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 60 educators are employed at Licking R-VIII School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Missouri, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of 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, the table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is 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 lists average salary and 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
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 Licking R-VIII School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,616 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $16,333 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Licking R-VIII School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Licking R-VIII 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 Licking R-VIII School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 58 | 60 | 59 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 28 | 29 | 29 |
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 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Licking R-VIII School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Licking R-VIII School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Licking R-VIII School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Elementary School 125 College Ave Licking MO 65542 (573) 674-3211 | PK-6 | 30 | 474 |
| Licking High School 125 College Ave Licking MO 65542 (573) 674-2711 | 7-12 | 29 | 399 |