Purdy R-Ii School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 50 educators are employed at Purdy R-Ii School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Missouri, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through 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, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers sourced 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 details 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 salary ranges and 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 Purdy R-Ii School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,157 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $29,667 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Purdy R-Ii School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Purdy R-Ii 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 Purdy R-Ii School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 56 | 53 | 53 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | 35 | 36 |
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 | 10 | 11 |
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 Purdy R-Ii School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 46 | 46 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 20 | 35 | 34 |
Purdy R-Ii School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Purdy R-Ii School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Monett R-I School District (6 Schools)
- Wheaton R-III School District (2 Schools)
- Cassville R-Iv School District (4 Schools)
- Exeter R-VI School District (2 Schools)
- Pierce City R-VI School District (3 Schools)
Purdy R-Ii School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdy Elementary School 201 South 3rd St Purdy MO 65734 (417) 442-3217 | PK-4 | 17 | 298 |
| Purdy High School 201 South 3rd St Purdy MO 65734 (417) 442-3215 | 9-12 | 18 | 194 |
| Purdy Middle School 201 South 3rd St Purdy MO 65734 (417) 442-7066 | 5-8 | 18 | 191 |