WCPS -- Warren County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Warren County Public Schools has over 10,000 students and 900 educators. The Warren County Public Schools administration and teacher salary figures provided in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
WCPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bowling Green 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 | $37,760 | $22,450-$57,860 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,330 | $39,470 - $63,240 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,570 | $39,190 - $64,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,160 | $39,530 - $66,370 |
| High School Teacher | $55,050 | $39,240 - $65,390 |
| PE Teacher | $67,210 | $20,610 - $174,040 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bowling Green, 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 that work for WCPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,890 | $39,180 - $63,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $81,730 | $66,360 - $93,470 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,700 | $30,750 - $83,770 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bowling Green, 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 Warren County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,605 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $8,695 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Warren County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Warren County Public Schools. 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 Warren County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 879 | 873 | 887 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | 44 | 43 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 498 | 462 | 473 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 228 | 212 | 212 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 132 | 135 | 138 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 7 | 16 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 287 | 273 | 275 |
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 Warren County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 727 | 727 | 716 |
| District Support Staff | 38 | 32 | 31 |
| School Administrators | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 109 | 111 | 108 |
| Student Support Staff | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 536 | 487 | 483 |
| Librarians | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Guidance Counselors | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Other School Counselors | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Warren County Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 32 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Warren County Public Schools 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:
- Bowling Green Independent School District (11 Schools)
- Edmonson County School District (6 Schools)
- Allen County School District (5 Schools)
- Simpson County School District (6 Schools)
- Butler County School District (6 Schools)
Warren County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Alvaton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaton Elementary School 6350 Old Scottsville Rd Alvaton KY 42122 (270) 843-8067 | PK-6 | 40 | 621 |
Teaching in Bowling Green
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Elementary School 265 Lovers Ln Bowling Green KY 42103 (270) 782-5554 | PK-6 | 45 | 707 |
| Bristow Elementary School 6151 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 842-1960 | PK-6 | 41 | 681 |
| Cumberland Trace Elementary School 830 Cumberland Tr Bowling Green KY 42103 (270) 781-1356 | PK-6 | 28 | 449 |
| Day Treatment Center Alternative High School 331 Brookwood Dr Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 904-4131 | 7-12 | 2 | 29 |
| Drakes Creek Middle School 704 Cypress Wood Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 843-0165 | 7-8 | 42 | 617 |
| Greenwood High School 5065 Scottsville Rd Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 842-3627 | 9-12 | 64 | 1,117 |
| Henry F Moss Middle School 2565 Russellville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 843-0166 | 7-8 | 34 | 479 |
| Jackson Academy High School 877 Jackson St Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 467-0293 | 9-12 | 5 | 3 |
| Jody Richards Elementary 2100 Elrod Rd Bowling Green KY 42103 (270) 904-1901 | PK-6 | 36 | 677 |
| Lighthouse Academy Alternative School 877 Jackson St Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 782-5410 | 9-12 | 6 | 87 |
| Lost River Elementary School 450 Modern Way Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 746-0334 | PK-6 | 47 | 761 |
| Middle School Alternative Learning Center 877 Jackson St Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 467-0293 | 4-8 | 2 | 5 |
| Plano Elementary School 2650 Plano Rd Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 467-0411 | PK-6 | 35 | 612 |
| Rich Pond Elementary School 530 Rich Pond Rd Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 781-9627 | PK-6 | 21 | 329 |
| Richardsville Elementary School 1775 Richardsville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 777-3232 | PK-6 | 28 | 445 |
| Rivendell Psychiatric Alternative High School 1035 Porter Pk Rd Bowling Green KY 42103 (270) 843-1199 | 9-12 | 4 | 51 |
| Rockfield Elementary School 7597 Russellville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 843-8437 | PK-6 | 42 | 728 |
| South Warren High School 8140 Nashville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 467-7500 | 9-12 | 60 | 1,101 |
| South Warren Middle School 295 Rich Pond Rd Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 467-7510 | 7-8 | 33 | 552 |
| Warren Central High School 559 Morgantown Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 842-7302 | 9-12 | 56 | 974 |
| Warren County Elementary School 1846 Loop Dr Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 781-2385 | PK-6 | 55 | 762 |
| Warren East High School 6867 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 781-1277 | 9-12 | 52 | 927 |
| Warren East Middle School 7031 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY 42101 (270) 843-0181 | 7-8 | 33 | 512 |
| William Natcher Elementary School 1434 Cave Mill Rd Bowling Green KY 42104 (270) 842-1364 | PK-6 | 35 | 585 |
Teaching in Oakland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Elementary School 2494 Church St Oakland KY 42159 (270) 563-4719 | PK-6 | 20 | 291 |
Teaching in Smiths Grove
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Warren Elementary School 420 College St Smiths Grove KY 42171 (270) 563-2041 | PK-6 | 24 | 413 |