Simpson County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Simpson County School District has an estimated three thousand students and 200 teachers and support staff. 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 salary ranges for teachers that is sourced 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 salary 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
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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 Simpson County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,747 | $15,368 |
| Administrators | $11,000 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Simpson County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Simpson 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 Simpson County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 183 | 181 | 177 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 70 | 69 | 84 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 50 | 48 | 28 |
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 | 61 | 52 | 52 |
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 Simpson County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 164 | 164 | 168 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 99 | 99 | 100 |
Simpson County School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Simpson County School District has 6 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:
- Logan County School District (6 Schools)
- Russellville Independent School District (2 Schools)
- Allen County School District (5 Schools)
- Warren County Public Schools (32 Schools)
- Bowling Green Independent School District (11 Schools)
Simpson County School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School 211 South Main St Franklin KY 42134 (270) 586-3241 |
PK-KG | 19 | 337 |
| Franklin-Simpson High School 400 South College St Franklin KY 42135 (270) 586-3273 |
9-12 | 52 | 848 |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School 322 South College St Franklin KY 42134 (270) 586-4401 |
6-8 | 38 | 683 |
| Learning Opportunities Center Alternate School 229 Jokers Phillips Way Franklin KY 42135 (270) 586-2039 |
7-12 | 5 | 48 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 601 John J. Johnson Ave Franklin KY 42134 (270) 586-7133 |
4-5 | 25 | 440 |
| Simpson Elementary School 721 Witt Rd Franklin KY 42134 (270) 586-4414 |
1-3 | 39 | 641 |