KISD -- Killeen Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 3,000 teachers are employed at KISD. The tables below detail teacher salaries at KISD. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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KISD Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood and surrounding areas. 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 | $41,410 | $22,460-$59,520 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,650 | $39,790 - $61,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,380 | $48,260 - $59,510 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,700 | $48,740 - $61,390 |
| High School Teacher | $59,450 | $48,110 - $74,040 |
| PE Teacher | $43,620 | $22,290 - $78,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, 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 are employed by KISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,760 | $44,880 - $59,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $46,440 | $31,090-$59,470 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $84,310 | $64,930 - $107,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,670 | $37,060 - $74,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, 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 KISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $7,920 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $6,730 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Killeen Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by KISD. 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 KISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,755 | 2,733 | 2,754 |
| Preschool Teachers | 131 | 136 | 180 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 167 | 167 | 222 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,214 | 1,222 | 1,220 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 877 | 867 | 904 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 367 | 343 | 227 |
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 | 20 | 19 | 34 |
| Teaching Assistants | 744 | 709 | 733 |
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 KISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,029 | 2,029 | 2,043 |
| District Administrators | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| District Support Staff | 171 | 170 | 155 |
| School Administrators | 159 | 180 | 168 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 185 | 184 | 185 |
| Student Support Staff | 240 | 233 | 244 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,382 | 1,248 | 1,273 |
| Librarians | 48 | 45 | 47 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 97 | 99 |
| Guidance Counselors | 102 | 102 | 103 |
| Other School Counselors | 102 | 102 | 103 |
KISD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, KISD has 56 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- Salado Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
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- Florence Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
- Jarrell Independent School District (ISD) (5 Schools)
Killeen Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Ft Hood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audie Murphy Middle School 53393 Sun Dance Dr Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-6530 |
6-8 | 33 | 481 |
| Clarke Elementary School 51600 Commanche Ave Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1510 |
PK-3 | 39 | 580 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School 4800 Washington Blvd Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1550 |
PK-5 | 44 | 742 |
| Duncan Elementary School 52400 Muskogee Rd Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1620 |
PK-5 | 40 | 598 |
| Meadows Elementary School 423 27th St Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1870 |
PK-5 | 49 | 730 |
| Montague Village Elementary School 84001 Clement Dr Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-2230 |
PK-5 | 44 | 569 |
| Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School 53210 Lost Moccasin Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-6500 |
PK-5 | 46 | 642 |
| Smith Middle School 51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1050 |
6-8 | 46 | 624 |
| Venable Village Elementary School 60160 Venable Rd Ft Hood TX 76544 (254) 336-1980 |
PK-5 | 41 | 534 |
Teaching in Harker Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Hills Middle School 300 Indian Trl Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-1100 |
6-8 | 50 | 752 |
| Harker Heights Elementary School 726 South Ann Blvd Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-2050 |
PK-5 | 55 | 762 |
| Harker Heights High School 1001 Fm 2410 Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-0800 |
9-12 | 144 | 2,286 |
| Mountain View Elementary School 500 Mountain Lion Rd Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-1900 |
PK-5 | 45 | 734 |
| Skipcha Elementary School 515 Prospector Trl Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-6690 |
PK-5 | 61 | 985 |
| Union Grove Middle School 101 East Iowa Dr Harker Heights TX 76548 (254) 336-6580 |
6-8 | 51 | 891 |
Teaching in Killeen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County Juvenile Detention Center School 4800 East Rancier Ave Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1690 |
6-12 | 4 | 31 |
| Bellaire Elementary School 108 West Jasper Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-1410 |
PK-5 | 38 | 613 |
| Brookhaven Elementary School 3221 Hilliard Ave Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1440 |
PK-5 | 47 | 660 |
| Cedar Valley Elementary School 4801 Chantz Dr Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-1480 |
PK-5 | 48 | 745 |
| Charles E Patterson Middle School 8383 West Trimmier Rd Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-7100 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,095 |
| Clifton Park Elementary School 2200 Trimmier Rd Killeen TX 76541 (254) 336-1580 |
PK-5 | 36 | 491 |
| East Ward Elementary School 1608 East Rancier Ave Killeen TX 76541 (254) 336-1650 |
PK-5 | 34 | 470 |
| Elementary #32 School 3309 West Canadian River Loop Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-6750 |
PK-5 | 70 | 1,143 |
| Ellison High School 909 Elms Rd Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-0600 |
9-12 | 155 | 2,526 |
| Fowler Elementary School 1020 Trimmier Rd Killeen TX 76541 (254) 336-1760 |
PK-5 | 28 | 361 |
| Hay Branch Elementary School 6101 Westcliff Rd Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-2080 |
PK-5 | 46 | 679 |
| Iduma Elementary School 4400 Foster Ln Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-2590 |
PK-5 | 64 | 985 |
| Ira Cross Jr Elementary School 1910 Herndon Dr Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-2550 |
PK-5 | 49 | 787 |
| Killeen Alternative Center (hs) School 4100 Zephyr Rd Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1700 |
9-12 | 16 | 80 |
| Killeen High School 500 North 38th St Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-7208 |
9-12 | 147 | 2,202 |
| Liberty Hill Middle School 4500 Kit Carson Trl Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-1370 |
6-8 | 53 | 873 |
| Live Oak Ridge Middle School 2600 Robinett Rd Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-2490 |
6-8 | 48 | 791 |
| Manor Middle School 1700 South West South Young Dr Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1310 |
6-8 | 48 | 727 |
| Maxdale Elementary School 2600 Westwood Dr Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-2460 |
PK-5 | 50 | 779 |
| Metroplex School 2201 South Clear Creek Rd Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-0362 |
2-12 | 2 | 21 |
| Middle Level Learning Center (ms) School 3004 Atkinson Ave Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1690 |
6-8 | 16 | 52 |
| Nolan Middle School 505 East Jasper Rd Killeen TX 76541 (254) 336-1150 |
6-8 | 43 | 665 |
| Palo Alto Middle School 2301 West Elms Rd Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-1200 |
6-8 | 62 | 881 |
| Pathways Learning Center School 1322 Stagecoach Rd Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-7250 |
9-12 | 25 | 243 |
| Peebles Elementary School 1800 North West South Young Dr Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-2120 |
PK-5 | 51 | 696 |
| Pershing Park Elementary School 1500 West Central Tx Expwy Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-1790 |
PK-5 | 49 | 772 |
| Rancier Middle School 3301 Hilliard Ave Killeen TX 76543 (254) 336-1252 |
6-8 | 46 | 684 |
| Reeces Creek Elementary School 400 West Stan Schlueter Loop Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-2150 |
PK-5 | 57 | 893 |
| Saegert Elementary School 5600 Schorn Dr Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-6660 |
PK-5 | 77 | 1,189 |
| Shoemaker High School 3302 South Clear Creek Rd Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-0900 |
9-12 | 138 | 2,190 |
| Sugar Loaf Elementary School 1517 Barbara Ln Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-1940 |
PK-5 | 34 | 500 |
| Timber Ridge Elementary School 5402 White Rock Dr Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-6630 |
PK-5 | 68 | 1,047 |
| Trimmier Elementary School 4400 Success Dr Killeen TX 76542 (254) 336-2270 |
PK-5 | 56 | 860 |
| West Ward Elementary School 709 West Dean Ave Killeen TX 76541 (254) 336-1830 |
PK-5 | 38 | 495 |
| Willow Springs Elementary School 2501 West Stan Schlueter Loop Killeen TX 76549 (254) 336-2020 |
PK-5 | 63 | 969 |
Teaching in Nolanville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Alternative Learning Center School 1200 North 10th St Nolanville TX 76559 (254) 336-7000 |
1-5 | 7 | 16 |
| Nolanville Elementary School 901 Old Nolanville Rd Nolanville TX 76559 (254) 336-2180 |
PK-5 | 48 | 697 |
| Richard E Cavazos Elementary School 1200 North 10th St Nolanville TX 76559 (254) 336-7000 |
PK-5 | 44 | 583 |