LCS -- Limestone County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 600 teachers and instructors and 9,000 students enrolled at the 13 schools managed by LCS. The LCS school district salary information presented in the tables below are taken from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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LCS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Huntsville region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,030 | $47,730 - $62,230 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,290 | $48,110 - $62,730 |
| High School Teacher | $58,250 | $48,540 - $65,400 |
| PE Teacher | $43,850 | $19,720 - $74,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Huntsville, 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for LCS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,480 | $45,510 - $64,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Huntsville, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Huntsville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,250 | $74,160 - $106,990 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,640 | $37,430 - $76,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Huntsville, 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 LCS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,914 | $16,941 |
| Administrators | $13,878 | $18,117 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Limestone County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LCS. 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 LCS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 567 | 600 | 613 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 255 | 289 | 352 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 246 | 245 | 196 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 108 | - | 112 |
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 LCS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | - | 386 | |
| School Administrators | 29 | - | 47 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | - | 18 |
| Student Support Staff | 29 | - | 40 |
| Other Support Staff | 269 | - | 268 |
| Librarians | 15 | - | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | - | 22 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 12 | - | 12 |
LCS Schools
We have listed the 13 schools and their contact information, which is operated by LCS in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Athens City School District (7 Schools)
- Decatur City Schools (20 Schools)
- Madison City Schools (11 Schools)
- Morgan County Schools (20 Schools)
- Huntsville City Schools (50 Schools)
Limestone County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Ardmore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore High School 30285 Ardmore Ave Ardmore AL 35739 (256) 423-2685 |
6-12 | 55 | 952 |
| Cedar Hill Elementary School 27905 Cedar Hill Rd Ardmore AL 35739 (256) 423-5950 |
KG-5 | 39 | 601 |
Teaching in Athens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs Elem Sch 16787 Hardy Rd Athens AL 35611 (256) 729-4092 |
KG-5 | 35 | 488 |
| Clements High School 7730 Hwy 72 West Athens AL 35611 (256) 729-6564 |
6-12 | 39 | 612 |
| East Limestone High School 15641 East Limestone Rd Athens AL 35613 (256) 233-6660 |
6-12 | 72 | 1,248 |
| Johnson Elementary School 21360 Hwy 251 Athens AL 35613 (256) 233-6665 |
KG-5 | 20 | 302 |
| Owens Elementary School 21465 Al Hwy 99 Athens AL 35614 (256) 233-6669 |
KG-5 | 32 | 479 |
| Piney Chapel Elementary School 20835 Elkton Rd Athens AL 35614 (256) 233-6674 |
KG-5 | 15 | 208 |
Teaching in Elkmont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkmont High School 25630 Evans Ave Elkmont AL 35620 (256) 732-4291 |
KG-12 | 79 | 1,098 |
Teaching in Harvest
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Elementary School 16049 Sanderson Rd Harvest AL 35749 (256) 216-8702 |
KG-5 | 63 | 1,049 |
Teaching in Lester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Limestone High School 10945 School House Rd Lester AL 35647 (256) 233-6687 |
KG-12 | 72 | 1,092 |
Teaching in Tanner
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner High School 12060 Sommers Rd Tanner AL 35671 (256) 233-6682 |
KG-12 | 72 | 842 |