Riverside School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than seventy teachers and 800 students enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Riverside School District. The Riverside School District teacher and administration salary details presented below are obtained from several government sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Riverside School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Jonesboro 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 | $40,060 | $28,710-$58,250 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,560 | $50,380 - $60,260 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,890 | $50,630 - $60,870 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,890 | $50,320 - $61,100 |
| High School Teacher | $58,880 | $51,050 - $70,260 |
| PE Teacher | $50,510 | $22,880 - $81,800 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jonesboro, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Riverside School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,710 | $51,160 - $60,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,020 | $29,640-$84,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,230 | $73,690 - $102,440 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $53,730 | $36,300 - $74,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jonesboro, 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 Riverside School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,271 | $11,820 |
| Administrators | $6,583 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Riverside School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Riverside 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 Riverside School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 68 | 72 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 27 | 27 | 28 |
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 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
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 Riverside School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 19 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Riverside School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Riverside 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:
- Buffalo Is. Central School District (4 Schools)
- Bay School District (2 Schools)
- Brookland School District (4 Schools)
- Trumann School District (4 Schools)
- Nettleton School District (7 Schools)
Riverside School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Caraway
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside East Elementary School 502 West State St Caraway AR 72419 (870) 482-3351 | PK-6 | 19 | 197 |
Teaching in Lake City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School 601 Catfish Dr Lake City AR 72437 (870) 237-4328 | 7-12 | 31 | 382 |
| Riverside West Elementary School 2001 Hwy 18 Lake City AR 72437 (870) 237-8222 | PK-6 | 23 | 269 |