Salem School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 60 educators and 800 students enrolled at the 2 schools managed by Salem School District. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Arkansas, 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.
Arkansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arkansas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,220 | $47,240 - $65,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,210 | $49,380 - $63,120 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,830 | $49,780 - $74,100 |
| High School Teacher | $59,710 | $49,430 - $75,760 |
| PE Teacher | $49,410 | $25,720 - $78,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Arkansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,160 | $49,890 - $63,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Arkansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,510 | $68,090 - $107,410 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $59,370 | $38,520 - $78,070 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arkansas, 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 Salem School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,608 | $11,819 |
| Administrators | $6,429 | $8,712 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Salem School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Salem 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 Salem School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 55 | 55 | 59 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | 26 | 27 |
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 Salem School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 21 | 18 | 18 |
Salem School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Salem School District oversees 2 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:
- Viola School District (2 Schools)
- Izard County Consolidated School District (3 Schools)
- Mammoth Spring School District (2 Schools)
- Highland School District (3 Schools)
- Melbourne School District (3 Schools)
Salem School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Elementary School 313 Hwy 62 East Salem AR 72576 (870) 895-2456 | KG-6 | 29 | 429 |
| Salem High School 313 Hwy 62 East Salem AR 72576 (870) 895-3293 | 7-12 | 29 | 367 |