Nelson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Nelson County School District manages 11 schools with more than 300 teachers and support staff. The Nelson County School District teacher salary information provided in the data tables below are taken from several sources as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Nelson County School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Louisville-Jefferson County local 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 | $39,870 | $24,490-$61,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,780 | $38,800 - $79,240 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,770 | $46,070 - $79,020 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,360 | $46,760 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $63,010 | $46,780 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $49,000 | $22,090 - $74,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Nelson County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,170 | $46,730 - $78,530 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 Louisville-Jefferson County area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,060 | $30,590-$93,480 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $103,380 | $68,900 - $125,910 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,600 | $39,000 - $96,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County, 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 Nelson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,381 | $15,370 |
| Administrators | $10,033 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Nelson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Nelson County 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 Nelson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 268 | 269 | 257 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 152 | 146 | 140 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 62 | 66 | 65 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 41 | 45 | 41 |
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 | 62 | 64 | 68 |
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 Nelson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 275 | 275 | 286 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 23 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 29 | 30 |
| Other Support Staff | 176 | 171 | 181 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Other School Counselors | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Nelson County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Nelson County School District manages 11 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Bardstown Independent School District (6 Schools)
- Spencer County School District (7 Schools)
- Washington County School District (5 Schools)
- Bullitt County Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Marion County School District (8 Schools)
Nelson County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bardstown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Heights Elementary School 211 East Muir Ave Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7030 |
PK-5 | 43 | 687 |
| Horizons Academy 304 Wildcat Ln Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7045 |
8-12 | 4 | 31 |
| Nelson County Early Childhood Education Center School 1200 Cardinal Dr Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7000 |
PK-PK | 5 | 180 |
| Nelson County High School 1070 Bloomfield Rd Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7010 |
9-12 | 43 | 858 |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School 301 Wildcat Ln Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7040 |
6-8 | 23 | 396 |
| Thomas Nelson High School 2885 New Shepherdsville Rd Bardstown KY 40004 (502) 349-7000 |
9-12 | 33 | 734 |
Teaching in Bloomfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Elementary School 360 Arnold Ln Bloomfield KY 40008 (502) 349-7211 |
PK-5 | 21 | 343 |
| Bloomfield Middle School 96 Arnold Ln Bloomfield KY 40008 (502) 349-7201 |
6-8 | 18 | 410 |
Teaching in Boston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Elementary School 130 Wilson Creek Rd Boston KY 40107 (502) 833-4644 |
KG-8 | 16 | 263 |
Teaching in Coxs Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox's Creek Elementary School 5635 Louisville Rd Coxs Creek KY 40013 (502) 349-7050 |
PK-5 | 26 | 469 |
Teaching in New Haven
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Haven School 489 High St New Haven KY 40051 (502) 349-7232 |
PK-8 | 25 | 372 |