GRPS -- Grand Rapids Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are over 1,000 teachers and instructors and 20,000 students that are enrolled at the 73 schools operated by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS). The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) teacher salary data provided in the tables below are gathered from several sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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GRPS Teacher Salary Details

The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming area. 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 SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$34,890$24,840-$47,640
Kindergarten Teacher$58,240$39,820 - $76,350
Elementary School Teacher$65,500$41,560 - $87,530
Middle School Teacher$61,890$37,770 - $88,670
High School Teacher$65,210$38,090 - $92,060
PE Teacher$50,460$22,560 - $87,250

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 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 and ranges for special education teachers that work for GRPS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$62,890$41,560 - $80,960

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$47,360$31,770-$65,440
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$93,490$61,310 - $127,100
Guidance & School Counselors$55,450$38,020 - $76,840

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictMichigan
Teachers & Aides$26,584$27,274
Administrators$15,553$15,231

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Grand Rapids Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS). 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 Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,1611,1951,159
Preschool Teachers252426
Kindergarten Teachers687167
Elementary School Teachers351356362
Middle & High School Teachers335339322
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels383404382

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants587532503

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 Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff1,0441,044973
District Administrators273842
School Administrators74112111
School Administrative Support Staff153148122
Student Support Staff176248214
Other Support Staff490489475
Guidance Counselors212320
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors212318

Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) Schools

We have listed the 73 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Grand Rapids Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Aberdeen Elementary School
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
KG-8 19 311
Alger Middle School
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
6-8 27 444
Bethany Based School
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
4-11 3 23
Blandford School
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
6-6 2 60
Brookside School
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
KG-5 18 308
Buchanan School
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
PK-5 32 558
Burton Elementary School
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
PK-5 26 513
Burton Middle School
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
6-8 31 517
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
KG-8 23 456
Campus Elementary School
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
PK-5 21 338
Center for Economicology School
2420 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
6-6 2 57
City Middle / High School
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
7-12 31 699
Coit Arts Academy
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
KG-5 18 276
Congress Elementary School
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
PK-5 11 167
Dickinson School
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
PK-8 19 290
East Leonard School
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
KG-5 15 222
Gerald R. Ford K8 Academy
857 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
KG-8 13 175
Grand Rapids Learning Center
1154 Wealthy St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 819-2010
9-12 3 37
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
6-12 36 410
Hall School
703 Shamrock St Sw
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
PK-5 30 534
Harrison Elementary
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
PK-8 57 894
Henry Park Paideia Academy
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
PK-8 23 394
Home Education Site School
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
6-12 1 4
Innovation Central High School
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
9-12 48 786
John Ball Park Zoo School
1300 Fulton St West
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
6-6 2 62
Ken-O-Sha Park School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
PK-5 10 121
Kent County Correction Facility School
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
9-12 1 22
Kent Education Center--Beltline School
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49525
(616) 365-2357
9-12 16 92
Kent Education Center--Oakleigh School
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-2717
KG-8 16 97
Kent Hills School
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
KG-5 22 366
Kent Vocational Options School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
12-12 15 95
Lincoln School
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49525
(616) 819-2762
KG-12 47 311
Mulick Park Elementary School
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
KG-5 17 241
North Park Montessori Academy
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49525
(616) 819-3220
PK-7 16 270
Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49506
(616) 819-2900
9-12 39 658
Ottawa Montessori School
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
PK-12 18 419
Palmer School
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
PK-5 14 246
Phi Center
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-3070
6-12 2 19
Riverside Middle School
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
6-8 21 305
Shawmut Hills School
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
KG-6 15 322
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
KG-8 28 464
Sibley School
947 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
PK-5 28 397
Southwest Community Campus School
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
KG-8 37 740
Stocking Elementary
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-2000
PK-5 15 282
Union Community School
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
9-12 0.5 21
Union High School
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
9-12 58 1,086
Westwood Middle School
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
6-8 26 374
Youth Career Developmental Center School
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
8-12 8 137