BPS -- Bismarck Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) has over nine thousand students and 800 teachers. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at Bismarck Public Schools (BPS). The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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BPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table details the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Bismarck region. 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 | $35,960 | $24,830-$52,230 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,420 | $49,470 - $74,790 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,850 | $46,760 - $76,190 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,160 | $49,190 - $76,280 |
| High School Teacher | $61,350 | $47,750 - $77,960 |
| PE Teacher | $39,080 | $22,570 - $63,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bismarck, 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 are employed by BPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,940 | $49,190 - $79,560 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bismarck, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Bismarck area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,670 | $62,850 - $143,980 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,250 | $39,320 - $80,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Bismarck, 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 Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,355 | $12,141 |
| Administrators | $16,128 | $12,037 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bismarck Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Bismarck Public Schools (BPS). 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 Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 762 | 819 | 780 |
| Preschool Teachers | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 47 | 51 | 53 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 472 | 496 | 507 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 235 | 263 | 210 |
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 | 15 | 24 | 25 |
| Teaching Assistants | 187 | 183 | 199 |
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 Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 400 | 400 | 413 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 33 | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 53 | 48 | 52 |
| Student Support Staff | 77 | 77 | 80 |
| Other Support Staff | 208 | 205 | 211 |
| Librarians | 13 | 16 | 17 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 19 | 22 |
| Guidance Counselors | 25 | 31 | 34 |
| Other School Counselors | 25 | 31 | 34 |
Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Bismarck Public Schools (BPS) manages 26 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- Center-Stanton 1 School District (2 Schools)
Bismarck Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Bismarck
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becep Center School 720 North 14th St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4400 |
PK-KG | 10 | 340 |
| Bismarck High School 800 North 8th St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4800 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,612 |
| Centennial Elementary School 2800 Ithica Dr Bismarck ND 58503 (701) 323-4290 |
KG-5 | 30 | 450 |
| Century High School 1000 East Century Ave Bismarck ND 58503 (701) 323-4900 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,545 |
| Dorothy Moses Elementary School 1312 South Columbia Dr Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4180 |
KG-5 | 26 | 377 |
| Grimsrud Elementary School 716 West St Benedict Dr Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4150 |
KG-5 | 16 | 235 |
| Highland Acres Elementary School 1200 Prairie Dr Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4160 |
KG-5 | 8 | 123 |
| Horizon Middle School 500 Ash Coulee Dr Bismarck ND 58503 (701) 323-4550 |
6-8 | 63 | 887 |
| Jeannette Myhre Elementary School 919 South 12th St Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4200 |
KG-5 | 23 | 272 |
| Legacy High School 1221 College Dr Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4850 |
9-9 | 18 | 255 |
| Liberty Elementary School 806 North Washington St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4320 |
KG-4 | 22 | 364 |
| Northridge Elementary School 1727 North 3rd St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4210 |
KG-5 | 31 | 474 |
| Pioneer Elementary School 1400 Braman Ave Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4220 |
KG-5 | 19 | 260 |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School 2200 Oahe Bend Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4280 |
KG-5 | 15 | 182 |
| Rita Murphy Elementary School 611 North 31st St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4190 |
PK-5 | 29 | 445 |
| Robert Place Miller School 1989 North 20th St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4170 |
KG-5 | 28 | 422 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 613 West Ave B Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4240 |
KG-5 | 10 | 131 |
| Saxvik Elementary School 523 North 21st St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4250 |
KG-5 | 18 | 216 |
| Simle Middle School 1215 North 19th St Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4600 |
6-8 | 59 | 820 |
| Solheim Elementary School 325 Munich Dr Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4260 |
KG-5 | 27 | 501 |
| South Central Alternative School 406 South Anderson St Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4520 |
9-12 | 12 | 107 |
| Sunrise Elementary School 3800 Nickerson Ave Bismarck ND 58503 (701) 323-4300 |
KG-5 | 40 | 571 |
| Wachter Middle School 1107 South 7th St Bismarck ND 58504 (701) 323-4650 |
6-8 | 51 | 809 |
| Will Moore Elementary School 400 East Ave East Bismarck ND 58501 (701) 323-4270 |
KG-5 | 20 | 254 |
Teaching in Lincoln
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School 3320 Mccurry Way Lincoln ND 58554 (701) 323-3410 |
KG-4 | 27 | 360 |