Mountainburg School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Mountainburg School District has over 700 students and 60 teachers and instructors. The Mountainburg School District faculty and staff salary information provided in the data tables below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Mountainburg School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Fort Smith 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 | $41,110 | $27,250-$59,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,830 | $49,230 - $77,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,000 | $46,990 - $81,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,450 | $48,700 - $75,090 |
| High School Teacher | $62,790 | $47,690 - $81,220 |
| PE Teacher | $45,000 | $24,330 - $78,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by Mountainburg School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,090 | $50,260 - $64,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,950 | $29,740-$66,830 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,270 | $80,460 - $110,180 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $64,540 | $41,340 - $82,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Fort Smith, 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 Mountainburg School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,469 | $11,819 |
| Administrators | $6,875 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mountainburg School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mountainburg 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 Mountainburg School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 56 | 59 | 61 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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 | 12 | 11 | 17 |
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 Mountainburg School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 46 | 46 | 49 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Mountainburg School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mountainburg School District oversees 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Alma School District (4 Schools)
- Mulberry School District (4 Schools)
- Cedarville School District (3 Schools)
- Van Buren School District (9 Schools)
- West Fork School District (3 Schools)
Mountainburg School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainburg Elementary School 129 Hwy 71 Sw Mountainburg AR 72946 (479) 369-2762 | PK-4 | 25 | 284 |
| Mountainburg High School 129 Hwy 71 Sw Mountainburg AR 72946 (479) 369-2146 | 9-12 | 18 | 212 |
| Mountainburg Middle School 129 Hwy 71 Sw Mountainburg AR 72946 (479) 369-4506 | 5-8 | 18 | 230 |