Southern Boone County R-I School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Southern Boone County R-I School District operates 4 schools with more than 100 teachers and instructors. The Southern Boone County R-I School District school district salary figures presented below are taken from several government agencies as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Southern Boone County R-I School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Columbia 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 | $38,540 | $28,600-$55,230 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,720 | $39,990 - $72,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,950 | $37,580 - $73,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,850 | $39,190 - $76,050 |
| High School Teacher | $57,820 | $44,600 - $77,160 |
| PE Teacher | $75,680 | $28,600 - $168,140 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Southern Boone County R-I School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,690 | $39,990 - $69,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Columbia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,530 | $31,770-$104,980 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,500 | $66,750 - $122,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,650 | $44,780 - $73,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Columbia, 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 Southern Boone County R-I School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,574 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $26,615 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Southern Boone County R-I School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Southern Boone County R-I 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 Southern Boone County R-I School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 102 | 105 | 109 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 40 | 39 | 41 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 54 | 56 | 59 |
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 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
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 Southern Boone County R-I School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 35 | 35 | 57 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 11 | 13 | 33 |
Southern Boone County R-I School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Southern Boone County R-I 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:
- New Bloomfield R-III School District (2 Schools)
- Moniteau County C-1 School District (2 Schools)
- Columbia Public Schools (32 Schools)
- Jefferson City Public School District (17 Schools)
- Prairie Home R-V School District (2 Schools)
Southern Boone County R-I School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Boone 3-5 Elementary School 809 South Henry Clay Blvd Ashland MO 65010 (573) 657-2145 | 3-5 | 24 | 352 |
| Southern Boone High School 14520 Crump Ln Ashland MO 65010 (573) 657-2144 | 9-12 | 34 | 480 |
| Southern Boone K-2 Elementary School 803 South Henry Clay Blvd Ashland MO 65010 (573) 657-2148 | PK-2 | 27 | 381 |
| Southern Boone Middle School 303 North Main Ashland MO 65010 (573) 657-2146 | 6-8 | 24 | 355 |