St. James Parish Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 300 teachers are employed at St. James Parish Schools. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Louisiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced 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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Louisiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Louisiana. 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 | $38,170 | $21,570-$57,370 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $48,930 | $39,820 - $57,850 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,350 | $45,790 - $61,460 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,550 | $45,290 - $61,110 |
| High School Teacher | $54,300 | $46,440 - $62,930 |
| PE Teacher | $76,520 | $20,640 - $123,770 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Louisiana, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Louisiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,170 | $21,570-$57,370 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $51,900 | $43,260 - $62,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Louisiana, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Louisiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,160 | $38,580-$74,860 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $81,730 | $61,300 - $106,050 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,740 | $45,560 - $72,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Louisiana, 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 St. James Parish Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,061 | $20,056 |
| Administrators | $17,250 | $18,410 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
St. James Parish Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by St. James Parish Schools. 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 St. James Parish Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 306 | 306 | 306 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 13 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 14 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 174 | 179 | 180 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 101 | 100 | 93 |
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 | 12 | 8 | 21 |
| Teaching Assistants | 70 | 61 | 60 |
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 St. James Parish Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 187 | 187 | 183 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 | 17 | 28 |
| Student Support Staff | 38 | 35 | 27 |
| Other Support Staff | 111 | 94 | 86 |
St. James Parish Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, St. James Parish Schools has 8 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:
- St. John the Baptist Parish School Board (12 Schools)
- Ascension Parish School Board (27 Schools)
- Lafourche Parish Public Schools (31 Schools)
- St. Charles Parish Public School System (17 Schools)
- Assumption Parish School Board District (10 Schools)
St. James Parish Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Gramercy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Elementary School 601 East Second St Gramercy LA 70052 (225) 869-3001 |
PK-6 | 46 | 562 |
Teaching in Lutcher
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutcher Elementary School 2461 North King Ave Lutcher LA 70071 (225) 869-3661 |
PK-6 | 17 | 147 |
| Lutcher High School 1910 West Main St Lutcher LA 70071 (225) 869-5741 |
7-12 | 60 | 966 |
Teaching in Paulina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulina Elementary School 2756 Hwy 44 Paulina LA 70763 (225) 869-3639 |
PK-6 | 45 | 658 |
Teaching in St. James
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Ward Elementary School 8184 Villavaso St St. James LA 70086 (225) 473-9537 |
PK-6 | 14 | 162 |
| St. James High School 5181 Wildcat St St. James LA 70086 (225) 265-3911 |
7-12 | 60 | 656 |
Teaching in Vacherie
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Ward Elementary School 3245 Valcour Aime St Vacherie LA 70090 (225) 265-3942 |
PK-6 | 25 | 318 |
| Vacherie Elementary School 13440 Hwy 644 Vacherie LA 70090 (225) 265-3674 |
PK-6 | 27 | 316 |