Fayette County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Fayette County Public Schools has an estimated 40,000 students and three thousand educators. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries at Fayette County Public Schools. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Fayette County Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below details the average salary for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lexington-Fayette 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 | $39,300 | $23,860-$65,500 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,950 | $41,280 - $82,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,350 | $45,290 - $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,560 | $47,200 - $83,470 |
| High School Teacher | $61,670 | $46,520 - $83,710 |
| PE Teacher | $82,530 | $24,760 - $227,730 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for Fayette County Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,300 | $23,860-$65,500 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,610 | $46,970 - $82,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,710 | $29,960-$77,060 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,850 | $62,170 - $129,130 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,260 | $36,140 - $82,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Lexington-Fayette, 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 Fayette County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,124 | $15,365 |
| Administrators | $9,303 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fayette County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fayette 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 Fayette County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,742 | 2,779 | 2,799 |
| Preschool Teachers | 30 | 38 | 37 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 124 | 124 | 128 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,124 | 1,148 | 1,620 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 556 | 551 | 558 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 908 | 918 | 457 |
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 | 21 | 24 | 58 |
| Teaching Assistants | 742 | 742 | 725 |
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 Fayette County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,028 | 2,028 | 2,062 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| District Support Staff | 133 | 136 | 139 |
| School Administrators | 182 | 186 | 193 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 227 | 229 | 230 |
| Student Support Staff | 237 | 234 | 227 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,262 | 1,233 | 1,262 |
| Librarians | 61 | 62 | 60 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 20 | 20 |
| Guidance Counselors | 73 | 68 | 69 |
| Other School Counselors | 73 | 68 | 69 |
Fayette County Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 82 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Fayette County Public Schools 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:
- Woodford County School District (8 Schools)
- Jessamine County Schools (13 Schools)
- Scott County High School (15 Schools)
- Clark County School District (14 Schools)
- Bourbon County School District (6 Schools)
Fayette County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary School 122 Arceme Ave Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3030 |
PK-5 | 38 | 431 |
| Ashland Elementary School 195 North Ashland Ave Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3243 |
KG-5 | 33 | 437 |
| Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School 930 Jouett Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509 (859) 381-4955 |
KG-5 | 48 | 767 |
| Beaumont Middle School 2080 Georgian Way Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-3094 |
6-8 | 72 | 1,100 |
| Booker T Washington Academy Elementary 475 Price Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-3263 |
3-5 | 25 | 266 |
| Booker T Washington Primary Academy 707 Howard St Lexington KY 40508 (859) 381-3263 |
PK-2 | 29 | 448 |
| Bryan Station High School 201 Eastin Rd Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3308 |
9-12 | 113 | 1,796 |
| Bryan Station Traditional Magnet Middle School 1865 Wickland Dr Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3288 |
6-8 | 49 | 568 |
| Cardinal Valley Elementary School 218 Mandalay Rd Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-3340 |
PK-5 | 51 | 702 |
| Carter G. Woodson Academy 1813 Charleston Dr Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3370 |
6-12 | 11 | 110 |
| Cassidy Elementary School 1125 Tates Creek Rd Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3018 |
KG-5 | 48 | 677 |
| Clays Mill Elementary School 2319 Clays Mill Rd Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3355 |
KG-5 | 39 | 568 |
| Crawford Middle School 1813 Charleston Dr Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3370 |
6-8 | 40 | 439 |
| Deep Springs Elementary School 1919 Brynell Dr Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3069 |
PK-5 | 37 | 571 |
| Dixie Elementary Magnet School 1940 Eastland Parkway Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3116 |
PK-5 | 41 | 603 |
| Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School 260 Richardson Place Lexington KY 40509 (859) 381-4920 |
6-8 | 70 | 1,076 |
| Family Care Center 1135 Red Mile Place Lexington KY 40504 (859) 218-2273 |
9-12 | 4 | 28 |
| Fayette County Learning Center School 2420 Spurr Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-0597 |
6-12 | 20 | 165 |
| Fayette County Preschool 165 Springhill Dr Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-4105 |
PK-PK | 6 | 36 |
| Fayette Regional School 3475 Spurr Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 246-2806 |
6-12 | 6 | 46 |
| Florence Crittenton Alternative School 519 West Fourth St Lexington KY 40508 (859) 252-8636 |
6-12 | 1 | 17 |
| Garden Springs Elementary School 2151 Garden Springs Dr Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-3388 |
KG-5 | 39 | 546 |
| Glendover Elementary School 710 Glendover Rd Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3403 |
PK-5 | 44 | 596 |
| Harrison Elementary School 161 Bruce St Lexington KY 40507 (859) 381-3418 |
PK-5 | 37 | 414 |
| Hayes Pre-School 260 Richardson Place Lexington KY 40509 (859) 381-4920 |
PK-PK | 4 | 133 |
| Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Rd Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3423 |
9-12 | 129 | 2,330 |
| Homebound Elementary 701 East Main St Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-4100 |
PK-5 | 6 | 1 |
| James Lane Allen Elementary School 1901 Appomattox Dr Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-3456 |
PK-5 | 41 | 531 |
| Jessie M Clark Middle School 3341 Clays Mill Rd Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3036 |
6-8 | 63 | 910 |
| Julius Marks Elementary School 3277 Pepperhill Rd Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3470 |
PK-5 | 43 | 638 |
| Keithshire Elementary School 3280 Keithshire Way Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3000 |
PK-5 | 45 | 713 |
| Lafayette High School 401 Reed Ln Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3474 |
9-12 | 113 | 1,995 |
| Lansdowne Elementary School 336 Redding Rd Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3500 |
PK-5 | 52 | 737 |
| Leestown Middle School 2010 Leestown Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-3181 |
6-8 | 57 | 681 |
| Lexington Day Treatment Center School 115 Cisco Rd Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-4100 |
6-12 | 7 | 44 |
| Lexington Traditional Magnet School 350 North Limestone St Lexington KY 40508 (859) 381-3192 |
6-8 | 48 | 632 |
| Liberty Elementary School 2585 Liberty Rd Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-4979 |
KG-5 | 54 | 828 |
| Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School 2101 St Mathilda Dr Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3273 |
KG-5 | 48 | 617 |
| Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alternative 2200 Liberty Rd Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-4040 |
6-12 | 27 | 100 |
| Mary Todd Elementary School 551 Parkside Dr Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3512 |
PK-5 | 38 | 541 |
| Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School 301 Woodland Ave Lexington KY 40508 (859) 381-3516 |
KG-5 | 39 | 525 |
| Meadowthorpe Elementary School 1710 North Forbes Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-3521 |
KG-5 | 37 | 544 |
| Millcreek Elementary School 1212 Reva Ridge Way Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3527 |
PK-5 | 37 | 537 |
| Morton Middle School 1225 Tates Creek Pk Lexington KY 40502 (859) 381-3533 |
6-8 | 53 | 750 |
| Northern Elementary School 340 Rookwood Parkway Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3541 |
PK-5 | 38 | 515 |
| Opportunity Middle College School 164 Oppportunity Way Lexington KY 40511 (859) 246-6379 |
9-12 | 2 | 99 |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School 1600 Man O' War Blvd Lexington KY 40513 (859) 381-3546 |
9-12 | 117 | 2,220 |
| Picadome Elementary School 1642 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington KY 40504 (859) 381-3563 |
PK-5 | 39 | 532 |
| Ridge Hospital Alternative Elementary School 3050 Rio Dosa Dr Lexington KY 40509 (859) 381-4100 |
KG-5 | 7 | 4 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School 1251 Beaumont Centre Ln Lexington KY 40513 (859) 381-3132 |
KG-5 | 45 | 739 |
| Russell Cave Elementary School 3375 Russell Cave Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-3571 |
PK-5 | 27 | 307 |
| Sandersville Elementary School 3025 Sandersville Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-4980 |
KG-5 | 47 | 736 |
| Scapa at Bluegrass School 400 Lafayette Parkway Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3332 |
4-8 | 26 | 276 |
| Southern Elementary School 340 Wilson Downing Rd Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3589 |
KG-5 | 47 | 678 |
| Southern Middle School 400 Wilsondowning Rd Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3582 |
6-8 | 50 | 649 |
| Squires Elementary School 3337 Squire Oak Dr Lexington KY 40515 (859) 381-3002 |
PK-5 | 42 | 580 |
| Steam Academy 1126 Russell Cave Rd Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-4127 |
9-12 | 8 | 147 |
| Stonewall Elementary School 3215 Cornwall Dr Lexington KY 40503 (859) 381-3079 |
KG-5 | 41 | 638 |
| Tates Creek Elementary School 1113 Centre Parkway Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3606 |
PK-5 | 40 | 579 |
| Tates Creek High School 1111 Centre Parkway Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3620 |
9-12 | 100 | 1,826 |
| Tates Creek Middle School 1105 Centre Parkway Lexington KY 40517 (859) 381-3052 |
6-8 | 67 | 951 |
| The Stables 242 Locust Farm Rd Lexington KY 40511 (859) 333-5827 |
7-12 | 6 | 30 |
| Uk Early Childhood Lab Room 12 Erikson Hall Lexington KY 40506 (859) 257-7732 |
PK-PK | 0.5 | 11 |
| Veterans Park Elementary School 4351 Clearwater Way Lexington KY 40515 (859) 381-3161 |
KG-5 | 43 | 648 |
| William Wells Brown Elementary School 555 East 5th St Lexington KY 40508 (859) 381-4990 |
PK-5 | 34 | 413 |
| Winburn Middle School 1060 Winburn Dr Lexington KY 40511 (859) 381-3967 |
6-8 | 50 | 613 |
| Yates Elementary School 695 East New Circle Rd Lexington KY 40505 (859) 381-3613 |
PK-5 | 41 | 517 |