PTS -- Portage Township Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
PTS has over 8,000 students and 400 teachers. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Indiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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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Indiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Indiana. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,340 | $38,950 - $69,850 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,200 | $38,320 - $75,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,330 | $40,300 - $80,050 |
| High School Teacher | $58,690 | $40,020 - $78,770 |
| PE Teacher | $50,850 | $21,530 - $71,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Indiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,410 | $39,570 - $80,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Indiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,030 | $62,390 - $127,910 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $36,330 - $74,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 PTS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,135 | $23,146 |
| Administrators | $19,174 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Portage Township Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PTS. 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 PTS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 429 | 407 | 407 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | 30 | 31 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 289 | 187 | 187 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 128 | 190 | 190 |
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 | 15 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 59 | 54 | 48 |
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 PTS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 364 | 364 | 326 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Student Support Staff | 71 | 66 | 52 |
| Other Support Staff | 221 | 221 | 201 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 12 | 11 |
PTS Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, PTS operates 11 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lake Station Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- School City Of Hobart District (6 Schools)
- Union Township School Corporation District (4 Schools)
- River Forest Community School Corporation District (4 Schools)
- Valparaiso Community Schools (12 Schools)
Portage Township Schools Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Portage
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 2825 Russell St Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8015 |
KG-5 | 27 | 544 |
| Crisman Elementary School 6161 Old Porter Rd Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8020 |
KG-5 | 23 | 485 |
| Ethel R Jones Elementary School 2374 Mccool Rd Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8025 |
KG-5 | 22 | 421 |
| George L Myers Elementary School 3100 Willowdale Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8035 |
KG-5 | 22 | 392 |
| Portage High School 6450 Us Hwy 6 Portage IN 46368 (219) 764-6026 |
9-12 | 124 | 2,594 |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School 2701 Hamstrom Rd Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8030 |
KG-5 | 25 | 456 |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School 5910 Central Ave Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8010 |
KG-5 | 25 | 471 |
| William Fegely Middle School 5384 Stone Ave Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8150 |
6-8 | 42 | 767 |
| Willowcreek Middle School 5962 Central Ave Portage IN 46368 (219) 763-8090 |
6-8 | 58 | 1,121 |
Teaching in Valparaiso
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Saylor Elementary School 331 Midway Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 763-8040 |
KG-5 | 18 | 315 |
| South Haven Elementary School 395 West Midway Dr Valparaiso IN 46383 (219) 763-8045 |
KG-5 | 21 | 385 |