Savannah R-III School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Savannah R-III School District has an estimated 2,000 students and 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries at Savannah R-III School District. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Savannah R-III School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Joseph region. 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 | $44,450 | $28,600-$81,960 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,810 | $39,010 - $74,350 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,090 | $46,970 - $74,790 |
| High School Teacher | $55,840 | $40,020 - $74,040 |
| PE Teacher | $47,240 | $30,190 - $68,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, 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 who work for Savannah R-III School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,880 | $45,550 - $72,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the St. Joseph area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,310 | $74,040 - $123,950 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,500 | $43,090 - $75,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Joseph, 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 Savannah R-III School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,800 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $32,111 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Savannah R-III School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Savannah R-III 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 Savannah R-III School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 159 | 163 | 162 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 64 | 66 | 64 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 85 | 87 | 88 |
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 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
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 Savannah R-III School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 83 | 83 | 85 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 48 | 48 | 49 |
Savannah R-III School District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Savannah R-III School District in the list 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:
- North Andrew County R-VI School District (3 Schools)
- St. Joseph School District (26 Schools)
- Union Star R-Ii School District (2 Schools)
- South Nodaway County R-Iv School District (2 Schools)
- South Holt County R-I School District (2 Schools)
Savannah R-III School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Amazonia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonia Elementary School 845 6th St Amazonia MO 64421 (816) 475-2161 | KG-5 | 12 | 96 |
Teaching in Helena
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Elementary School 21080 Osage St Helena MO 64459 (816) 369-2865 | KG-5 | 7 | 102 |
Teaching in Savannah
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning Ctr 401a North 8th St Savannah MO 64485 (816) 324-1400 | PK-PK | 1 | 15 |
| Minnie Cline Elementary School 808 West Price Savannah MO 64485 (816) 324-3915 | KG-5 | 38 | 569 |
| Savannah High School 701 State Rte East Savannah MO 64485 (816) 324-3128 | 9-12 | 51 | 724 |
| Savannah Middle School 10500 State Route T Savannah MO 64485 (816) 324-3126 | 6-8 | 38 | 557 |
Teaching in St Joseph
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Elementary School 12401 County Rd 438 St Joseph MO 64505 (816) 279-4533 | KG-5 | 16 | 278 |