Colonial School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 600 teachers and support staff are employed at Colonial School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Delaware, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained 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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Delaware Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Delaware. 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 | $29,730 | $22,560-$36,230 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,030 | $39,880 - $78,100 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,100 | $46,680 - $82,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,880 | $46,950 - $81,460 |
| High School Teacher | $68,810 | $48,410 - $82,540 |
| PE Teacher | $53,860 | $25,990 - $101,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Delaware, 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 Delaware.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,110 | $48,660 - $80,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Delaware, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Delaware below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,110 | $37,550-$82,510 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $123,770 | $102,940 - $134,170 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,310 | $40,270 - $92,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Delaware, 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 Colonial School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $37,068 | $25,662 |
| Administrators | $35,726 | $31,284 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colonial School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colonial 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 Colonial School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 611 | 602 | 603 |
| Preschool Teachers | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 298 | 293 | 291 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 260 | 258 | 260 |
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 | 27 | 23 | 35 |
| Teaching Assistants | 69 | 68 | 79 |
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 Colonial School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 395 | 395 | 387 |
| District Administrators | - | 25 | 30 |
| District Support Staff | 1 | 28 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| Student Support Staff | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Other Support Staff | 216 | 223 | 217 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Colonial School District Schools
We have listed the 15 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Colonial 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:
- New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District (4 Schools)
- Red Clay Consolidated School District (27 Schools)
- Christina School District (31 Schools)
- Brandywine School District (17 Schools)
- Appoquinimink School District (16 Schools)
Colonial School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Bear
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangle Hill Elementary School 4050 Wrangle Hill Rd Bear DE 19701 (302) 832-6330 |
KG-5 | 69 | 1,124 |
Teaching in New Castle
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford (gunning) Middle School 801 Cox Neck Rd New Castle DE 19720 (302) 832-6280 |
6-8 | 47 | 984 |
| Castle Hills Elementary School 502 Moores Ln New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2915 |
PK-5 | 42 | 659 |
| Colwyck Elementary School 12 Landers Ln New Castle DE 19720 (302) 429-4085 |
PK-PK | 9 | 110 |
| Downie (carrie) Elementary School 1201 Delaware St New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2926 |
KG-5 | 24 | 397 |
| Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School 27 Landers Ln New Castle DE 19720 (302) 429-4074 |
KG-5 | 37 | 565 |
| Leach (john G.) School 10 Landers Ln New Castle DE 19720 (302) 429-4055 |
PK-12 | 16 | 96 |
| Mccullough (CALVIN R. ) middle school 20 Chase Ave New Castle DE 19720 (302) 429-4000 |
6-8 | 43 | 754 |
| New Castle Elementary School 903 Delaware St New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2880 |
KG-5 | 36 | 564 |
| Penn (william) High School 713 East Basin Rd New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2800 |
9-12 | 114 | 2,187 |
| Pleasantville Elementary School 16 Pleasant St New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2935 |
KG-5 | 34 | 496 |
| Read (george) Middle School 314 East Basin Rd New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2760 |
6-8 | 49 | 702 |
| Southern Elementary School 795 Cox Neck Rd New Castle DE 19720 (302) 832-6300 |
PK-5 | 60 | 876 |
| Wilmington Manor Elementary School 200 East Roosevelt Ave New Castle DE 19720 (302) 323-2901 |
KG-5 | 23 | 334 |