Polo R-VII School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over thirty teachers and support staff and 400 students enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Polo R-VII School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Polo R-VII School District. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Polo R-VII School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City 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 | $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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Polo R-VII 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including 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 Polo R-VII School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,150 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $27,500 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Polo R-VII School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Polo R-VII 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 Polo R-VII School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 37 | 38 | 35 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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 Polo R-VII School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Polo R-VII School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Polo R-VII 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:
- Lawson R-XIV School District (3 Schools)
- Hamilton R-Ii School District (3 Schools)
- Braymer C-4 School District (2 Schools)
- Lathrop R-Ii School District (3 Schools)
- Cameron R-I School District (4 Schools)
Polo R-VII School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Elementary School 300 West School St Polo MO 64671 (660) 354-2200 | PK-4 | 14 | 165 |
| Polo High School 300 West School St Polo MO 64671 (660) 354-2524 | 9-12 | 12 | 127 |
| Polo Middle School 300 West School St Polo MO 64671 (660) 354-2200 | 5-8 | 9 | 120 |