Carthage R9 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 teachers and support staff and 5,000 students enrolled at the 9 schools managed by Carthage R9 School District. The Carthage R9 School District administration and teacher salary data provided in the tables below are taken from several government agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Carthage R9 School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Joplin 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 | $34,260 | $23,190-$45,220 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,660 | $38,820 - $78,820 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,770 | $37,030 - $76,520 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,270 | $38,750 - $77,940 |
| High School Teacher | $57,960 | $37,980 - $93,230 |
| PE Teacher | $48,550 | $23,720 - $77,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 who work for Carthage R9 School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $44,750 | $37,080 - $50,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 Joplin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,420 | $63,380 - $139,730 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,030 | $33,430 - $93,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Joplin, 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 Carthage R9 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,224 | $12,926 |
| Administrators | $21,333 | $29,579 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Carthage R9 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Carthage R9 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 Carthage R9 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 299 | 312 | 320 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 105 | 112 | 115 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 167 | 172 | 175 |
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 | 69 | 80 | 70 |
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 Carthage R9 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 203 | 203 | 214 |
| District Support Staff | 36 | 37 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 22 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 116 | 123 | 127 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Carthage R9 School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Carthage R9 School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Carthage R9 School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Jr. High School 714 South Main Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7050 |
7-8 | 44 | 678 |
| Carthage Middle School 827 East Centennial Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7246 |
5-6 | 44 | 702 |
| Carthage Sr. High School 2600 South River Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7020 |
9-12 | 72 | 1,238 |
| Columbian Elementary School 1015 West Macon Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7060 |
KG-4 | 36 | 465 |
| Fairview Elementary School 1201 East Fairview Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7070 |
KG-4 | 36 | 451 |
| Mark Twain Elementary School 1435 South Main Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7080 |
KG-4 | 17 | 294 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School 652 County Rd 180 Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7085 |
KG-4 | 12 | 154 |
| Steadley Elementary School 1814 West Fir Rd Carthage MO 64836 (417) 359-7065 |
PK-4 | 43 | 664 |