Union Ridge School District 86
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over twenty teachers and support staff and 400 students enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Union Ridge School District 86. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Indiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Indiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Indiana. 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 | $57,920 | $46,260 - $76,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,850 | $47,330 - $77,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,170 | $47,720 - $79,750 |
| High School Teacher | $67,640 | $48,300 - $95,070 |
| PE Teacher | $55,630 | $25,270 - $100,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, 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 and ranges for special education teachers in Indiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,860 | $46,730 - $78,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Indiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,420 | $66,440 - $132,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,000 | $41,180 - $82,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Indiana, 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 Union Ridge School District 86 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,276 | $23,149 |
| Administrators | $19,778 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Union Ridge School District 86 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Union Ridge School District 86. 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 Union Ridge School District 86 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 33 | 26 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 15 | 16 | 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 Union Ridge School District 86 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 32 | 32 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 19 | 17 | 25 |
Union Ridge School District 86 Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Union Ridge School District 86 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:
- Nettle Creek School Corporation District (2 Schools)
- Randolph Southern School Corporation District (2 Schools)
- Monroe Central School Corporation District (2 Schools)
- Randolph Central School Corporation District (5 Schools)
- Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation District (3 Schools)
Union Ridge School District 86 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School 8707 West Us Hwy 36 148 Modoc IN 47358 (765) 853-5481 | KG-6 | 9 | 171 |
| Union Junior & High School 8707 West Us Hwy 36 148 Modoc IN 47358 (765) 853-5421 | 7-12 | 16 | 200 |