Letcher County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 educators and three thousand students enrolled at the 10 schools managed by Letcher County School District. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Letcher County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,469 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $8,436 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Letcher County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Letcher 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 Letcher County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 212 | 216 | 213 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 2 | 13 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 108 | 113 | 110 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 44 | 45 | 45 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 56 | 43 | 46 |
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 | 76 | 71 | 65 |
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 Letcher County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 245 | 245 | 238 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 31 | 34 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 184 | 162 | 153 |
Letcher County School District Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Letcher County School District 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:
- Knott County School District (7 Schools)
- Hazard Independent School District (5 Schools)
- Perry County School District (13 Schools)
- Leslie County School District (7 Schools)
- Pikeville Independent School District (2 Schools)
Letcher County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Blackey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher Elementary School 160 Letcher High School Dr Blackey KY 41804 (606) 633-2524 |
KG-5 | 24 | 360 |
| Letcher Middle School 162 Lhs Dr Blackey KY 41804 (606) 633-7812 |
6-8 | 9 | 162 |
Teaching in Eolia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlie Boggs Elementary School 1099 Hwy 806 Eolia KY 40826 (606) 633-4654 |
PK-8 | 10 | 138 |
Teaching in Neon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Neon Elementary School 50 Second St Neon KY 41840 (606) 855-9042 |
6-8 | 10 | 155 |
Teaching in Whitesburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan Elementary School 3125 Hwy 931 South Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 633-7195 |
KG-8 | 29 | 412 |
| Letcher County Alternative Education Center 186 Parkway Plaza Loop Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 633-2459 |
6-12 | 3 | 15 |
| Letcher County Central High School 435 Cougar Dr Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 633-2339 |
9-12 | 56 | 934 |
| Martha Jane Potter Elementary School 55 Kona Dr Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 855-7544 |
KG-5 | 27 | 455 |
| West Whitesburg Elementary School 330 Park St Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 633-9538 |
PK-5 | 34 | 398 |
| Whitesburg Middle School 366 Park St Whitesburg KY 41858 (606) 633-2761 |
6-8 | 11 | 186 |